Kitsap County Assessor's Newsletter October 2026

New construction value notices will be mailed October 12th

If you have been building a new structure or have made improvements to an existing property this year, a Notice of Value will be sent this month.  This new value will include any improvements to the property as of July 31^st and supersedes any prior notices received this year. 

You may review your value and property characteristics using the Parcel Details tool on our website.  The Assessor’s Office is available to answer questions you may have about the new value.  If you disagree with this value, you have until December 14th to appeal your value with the Kitsap County Board of Equalization.  

State regulations regarding new construction assessment can be found in WAC 458-12-342.

Physical inspection update

Our August newsletter shared information regarding the physical inspection area and why the office must make on-site inspections.  Since that publication, residential appraisers have completed 5% of the inspections.  The goal is to complete the work by Spring 2027.

If you live in the Bremerton inspection area and are curious where the appraisers are currently working or if they have already been through your neighborhood, you can visit our inspection status map.

Elections that impact future property taxes – Remember to vote by November 3, 2026

General Election ballots will be mailed by October 9, 2026.

The South Kitsap School District No. 402 is requesting a 3-year Capital Projects Levy for maintenance in areas of security, technology, and facilities. The district does not currently have a capital projects levy.  If passed by the voters, they will begin collecting $72.6 million dollars.  $23,488,622 would be collected in 2027, $24,192,839 would be collected in 2028 and $24,918,539 would be collected in 2029.  Increases to individual property owners will vary.  You may view the ballot resolution here. 

Kitsap County Public Utility District No. 1 is asking voters to approve the acquisition or construction of electric facilities and infrastructure.  If voters approve KPUD Proposition 1, the Board of Commissioners have committed to proceed with further investigation, including a comprehensive feasibility study.  The study would examine factors such as potential costs, rates, system requirements and other considerations.  No decision has been made for KPUD to provide electric service.  You may view the ballot resolution here. 

New income thresholds for the Senior Citizen &/or Disabled Persons Exemption program

Individuals may apply for a property tax reduction if, during the previous year, they owned & occupied a primary residence in Kitsap, met the qualifying income requirements, and were either 61 or older, unable to work due to a disability, or a disabled veteran with a service-connected disability rating of at least 80%.

Currently this program is available to people earning $65,000 or less.  Beginning next year, 2027, the income threshold will increase to $93,000 or less, with up to an additional $7,500 individual or $15,000 per household standard deduction.

Look for more information about this in our upcoming December newsletter.

Upcoming public outreach and presentations

Our office has various upcoming presentations about the Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Property Tax Exemption Program. 

• Silverdale Estates 10/6/26 from 5:00 to 6:00pm: residents only, located at Silverdale Estates Community Club House
• Kingston Community Meal 10/9/26 from 5:00 to 6:00pm: open to the public, located at the Kingston Village Green Community Center
• National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) 10/12/26 from 12:00 to 2:00pm: members only, located at the Bremerton Chapter Westside Improvement Club
• Bremerton Elks Lodge 10/15/26 from 6:15 to 7:00pm: members only, located at the Bremerton Elks Lodge #1181

We are always looking for new outreach opportunities.  If you belong to a group or club that would benefit from information regarding our exemption programs, please let us know.  

Contact us at assessor@kitsap.gov or call 1 (360) 337-5777.

Reminder!  Second half property taxes are due October 31^st

The second half property taxes are due October 31^st.  The Treasurer’s Office offers a variety of ways you may pay your property taxes.  For more information about payment options, please visit the Treasurer’s website.