Benton County, WA property tax deadlines
4 coming property tax dates for Benton County, Washington. Each one links to its official source and shows the day LevyDay last checked it.
| Next dates | Bills due | Last day without penalty | Appeal by | Exemption filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Not on file | Oct 31, 2026 Satapp.leg.wa.govOct 21 | Jul 1, 2027app.leg.wa.govOct 21 | Dec 31, 2026app.leg.wa.govOct 21 |
Deadlines in date order
| Date and source | Deadline |
|---|---|
| April 30 every yearapp.leg.wa.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty First half due (or all of it, if under $50) It's late after April 30. If the year's tax is under $50, pay it all by April 30. |
| July 1 every yearapp.leg.wa.govOct 21 | Appeal deadline Appeal your value to the county board July 1 of the assessment year or 30 days after your value notice was mailed, whichever is later. A county can set a limit of up to 60 days instead of 30. |
| October 31 every yearapp.leg.wa.govOct 21 | Last day without penalty Second half due It's late after October 31. |
| December 31 every yearapp.leg.wa.govOct 21 | Exemption filing Renew your senior or disabled exemption Only in a year the assessor tells you to renew, which is at least every six years. A first claim can be filed any time in the year, for taxes due the next year. |
Appealing your assessed value
Appeal by Jul 1, 2027 in 251 daysapp.leg.wa.govOct 21
If you think the county valued your home too high, you can appeal. Filing with the county is free and you can do it yourself.
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Get help filing an appealGood to know in Washington
- Paying late: Delinquent tax on residential property with four or fewer units, including manufactured homes, carries interest of nine percent a year. Other property is charged twelve percent. More app.leg.wa.govOct 21
- Appealing your value: You appeal your assessed value by filing a petition with the county board of equalization, on a form prescribed or approved by the Department of Revenue. More app.leg.wa.govOct 21
- Homestead exemption: If you meet criteria such as age and income, you may be eligible for the exemption for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Apply through your county assessor. More dor.wa.govOct 21
Places in Benton County
They are: Benton City, Finley, Kennewick, Prosser, Richland, West Richland. Every place in the county gets the dates above.