New Assessor Property Tax Estimator

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Assessor, Tom Konis announced this week that his office has launched a new tool that will provide taxpayers with an estimate of how much regional real estate values will impact property taxes.  ^&...

Liberty Lake ORV Park Closure

As authorized by order of the Fire Code Official, July 22nd, 2022, to ensure public safety and to protect Spokane County property the Director of Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department hereby imposes a temporary closure of the Liberty Lake O...

Spokane County Approves American Rescue Plan Funds for West Terrace Stormwater Project

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution directing $5.5 Million from the Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act to address long-standing stormwater flooding issues in the West Terrace nei...

Commissioners Approve Funding Categories for Portion of American Rescue Plan funds

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – This afternoon, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution directing a portion of funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act to specific expenditure categories. 

Under the ARP, s...

County Approves ARP Funds for Resource Center

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – This afternoon, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the City of Spokane and the Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) to provide ongoing financial support for the Resource Center of Spokane County.&nb...

Spokane County Seeks Ideas for American Rescue Plan Funds

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County is projected to receive approximately $101 million in economic relief funds through the federally funded American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on March 11, ...

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Property Tax Exemptions

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Burn Restrictions

Get the latest information on burning restrictions in the county.

Permit Applications, Forms & Guidelines

Though the permitting and planning process is complex and time-consuming, there are several forms that can be filled out ahead of time.

Food Establishment Permits

Any person wishing to serve or distribute food in Spokane County must obtain an approval or a permit to operate.

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Ballot Drop Boxes are open for the August 2nd Primary - find one near you! Note: South Hill & Indian Trail Library ballot boxes are closed due to library construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the fair located? Does the fair allow on-site camping? Find answers to these questions and more.

Enter an Exhibit

Find out how you can enter an animal or a still exhibit into this year's Interstate Fair.

Vendor Applications

Apply to be a vendor at the Interstate Fair and take part in the 200,000+ guests that could be coming your way.

Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

Learn about what Spokane County Public Works is doing to improve the interchange.

Public Works Improvement Programs

Learn more about the Transportation Improvement Program and Capital Improvement Program

Meet the Treasurer

Treasurer of Spokane County Michael J. Baumgartner: Bio & Contact Information

Treasurer's Office 2021 Year in Review

The Treasurer's Office releases an annual Year in Review to report on performance related to the office's core responsibilities of collecting, safeguarding, and investing Spokane County's public funds. Highlights in 2021 include offering the only property...

2022 Letter to Taxpayers

Information on 2022 Spokane County Property Taxes

Unofficial Election Results

Unofficial results for the August Primary were updated August 8th! Next update will be Monday, August 15th. The Primary is certified August 16th.

Signature Update Letters

Receive a letter saying your signature didn't match or you didn’t sign your ballot envelope? You have until 4:00 PM on Monday August 15th to verify your signature with us! Return your form by:

• mail or in person:Spokane County Elections103...

August 2nd Primary

Information for the August 2nd Primary can be found on the Current Election page.

PN-2111-22

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary plat for a 12-lot rural cluster on 132.52 acres in the Rural Traditional zone. (This proposal is being recirculated for public comment because the boundary of the proposed plat has been changed by the sponsor. Th...

E-B2104444

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Grading on parcel for future manufactured home and shop

PARCEL NUMBER:  26074.9077

PROJECT LOCATION:  Unassigned Address

ZONING:   Rural Conservation

DATE ISSUED:  July 27, 2022

APPLIC...

CRP 3302 - Spokane County Connor Road Bridge #4404 Replacement

PROJECT NAME:  Spokane County Connor Road Bridge #4404 Replacement

NOTICE OF APPLICATION DATE:  July 29, 2022

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS:  August 12, 2022

AGENCY CONTACT:  Beth DeBoer - 509-477-2259

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  ...

SP-1719-2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A Preliminary Short Plat to divide one 0.58-acre parcel into two (2 lots, for 1 single-family residence and 1 duplex) in the Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone consistent with Section 14.606 of the Spokane County Zoning Code...

CUW-0002-2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication tower in the (RT) Zone according to Section 14.618.240(28) and 14.822 of the Spokane County Zoning Code. This proposal also seeks a variance to add 20 feet of hei...

Wondering how busy your favorite trailhead is?

Check out conditions before you head out! We have trailhead web cameras at several trailheads providing images refreshed every 10 minutes!

What have we been up to these days? Check out our Current Projects" page!

Spokane County Parks' Planning and Capital Projects Team has been hard at work for your County Parks' system. Check out our current slate of projects!

Make Beacon Hill Public Project Updates

Make Beacon Hill Public Project is a partnership between Spokane County, City of Spokane, Evergreen East MBA, Avista, and Inland NW Land Conservancy to acquire and preserve property containing the core of the mountain bike trail system on Beacon Hill.

Burn Restrictions Implemented for Spokane County's Park System

As temperatures heat up and potential fire fuels (grasses, shrubs, trees) dry out, the risk of fire rises. Following a burn restriction enacted by the area fire marshals, Spokane County Parks has enacted burn restriction measures.

Liberty Lake ORV Park Closed to Motorized Vehicles Until Further Notice

The Liberty Lake Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Park is closed to motorized vehicle use until further notice, effective August 3rd, 2022, due to elevated fire risk. Click on the link below to learn more!

Road construction and maintenance update for August 5-12, 2022.

Road Construction and Maintenance Update

August 5-12, 2022

 ROAD CONSTRUCTIONBigelow Gulch Rd - Phase 6Improvements to Bigelow Gulch Road include clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, borrow, embankment compaction, precast concrete drywells, c...

N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. selected for Euclid Road Bridge Project.

Commissioners Choose Firm for Replacement of Euclid Road Bridge

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners have taken another important step in the continued progress in the long effort to replace the Euclid Road Bridge in west Spokane County. During the co...

Have you seen a suspicious spill? Call the Spokane County Spill Hotline at (509) 477-7525.

Did you see an old car dripping oil all over the road? Did a gasoline can tip over on your driveway? Did you watch a paint can fall off a truck and it is now spilling all over the sidewalk?

 CALL THE SPOKANE COUNTY SPILL HOTLINE - (509) 477-7525

Th...

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

Read about what Spokane County Public Works has planned for the project.

Dust Control

See the Spokane County Public Works webpage about dust control for unpaved roads.

Holiday Hazards

It's the most wonderful time of the year until your pet becomes sick and you have to rush to a veterinarian. Before you deck the halls, make sure your home is safe for your four-legged friends. 

10 Tips for your Senior Pets

1. Health check-ups: Make sure your senior pet has regular visits with your veterinarian. In fact, many veterinarians recommend that senior dogs should be examined twice a year, even more so if the dog has serious health issues. A thorough physical examin...

Keep Your Feline Fit

Overweight cats are less common than overweight dogs. Cats have a much better ability to regulate their own energy intake. However, being overweight adds stresses upon his body and puts your cat at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems and joint p...

Talking Turkey

If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it is boneless and well-cooked. Don't offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria. 

Thanksgiving Pet Recipes

Turkey treats for dogs, puppy meatloaf, sassy kat dinner, and turkey and cranberry dog bones, ideas for the perfect home-made treats for your animals this Thanksgiving.

Holiday Hazards

It's the most wonderful time of the year until your pet becomes sick and you have to rush to a veterinarian. Before you deck the halls, make sure your home is safe for your four-legged friends. 

Angel for the Animals

Become an Angel to the Animals this holiday season. Every amount is welcome, no matter how big or small, and all funds go to the SCRAPS Animal Medical Fund. Your donations are tax deductible.

Ten Tips for Winter

10 Tips for Winter

If your pet spends most of the time in the backyard, please change your routine and keep (s)he indoors during the freezing months.

Holiday Treats

Bone-appetite biscuits, chicken jerky strips, mini-morsels for cats and peanut butter dog biscuits, all great ideas to make as holiday treats for your pets.

Love is Ageless

Senior animals are some of the hardest to adopt out at SCRAPS. Not because of the dog or cat themselves, but because most people have in mind adopting a puppy or kitten rather than a mature companion. That is a shame. Some of the most wonderful animals we...

Dog House Drive

Donate to the SCRAPS Doghouse Drive to help repair donated doghouses.

Driver Arrested for Vehicular Assault Following Two-Vehicle Crash, Second Driver Transported

Driver Arrested for Vehicular Assault Following Two-Vehicle Crash, Second Driver Transported to the Hospital with Serious Injuries 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at the inte...

Suspect Arrested for Assault 2nd Degree and Felony Harassment

Suspect Arrested for Assault 2^nd Degree and Felony Harassment 

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a disturbance/possible person with a weapon call.  Multiple Deputies arrived and quickly gained control of t...

Deputies Catch Burglary Suspect Exiting Church

 Deputies Catch Burglary Suspect Exiting Church

Skunk Intervenes during Arrest before Fleeing the Area 

Spokane County Deputies responded to a reported burglary in progress at a church in Deer Park.  As Deputie...

Armed Robbery Suspect Quickly Located and Arrested

Armed Robbery Suspect Quickly Located and Arrested 

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery at 7-11 on N. Park Road.   Deputies located the suspect in the park just north of the store an...

Wanted Theft Suspect Attempts to Outrun Deputies in Patrol Cars

Wanted Theft Suspect Attempts to Outrun Deputies in Patrol Cars 

A Spokane Valley Deputy contacted a suspect inside Walmart, wearing a pair of shoes he hadn’t purchased.  When the Deputy made contact to retri...

Driver and Multi-time Convicted Felon Arrested, Pistol/Suspected Fentanyl Seized

Driver and Multi-time Convicted Felon Arrested, Pistol/Suspected Fentanyl Seized Vehicle Believed to have Eluded Deputies Multiple Times in the Recent Past

Spokane Valley Deputies used spike strips to stop a vehicle that is be...

Spokane Valley Robbery Suspect Arrested

Spokane Valley Robbery Suspect Arrested

Spokane Valley Deputies and SVIU Detectives investigated a Robbery at Nom Nom on Sprague.  Deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle for Robbery within an hour.  Days...

Update: Officer/Deputy-Involved Shooting

Update: Officer/Deputy-Involved Shooting 

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the name of the Detective involved in the August 3, 2022, incident at the Intersection of E. 3^rd Avenue and ...

Major Crime Detectives are Investigating the Death of a Woman Found Inside a Burning Residence

Major Crime Detectives are Investigating the Death of a Woman Found Inside a Burning Residence 

Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives are conducting a suspicious death investigation at a residence in Spokane Valley. ...

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Lateral Deputy

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Lateral Deputy 

On August 1, 2022, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich swore in our newest Lateral Deputy, Blair Darr.  Please help us welcome Deputy Darr to th...

The SIIR Team is investigating two separate, but related, law enforcement involved shootings

The Spokane Independent Investigative Response (SIIR) Team is investigating two separate, but related, law enforcement involved shootings that occurred early this morning.

This morning, August 3, 2022, just before 1:00am, Spokane County Sheriff’...

UPDATE: Search and Rescue Volunteers Locate Person believed to be Missing Vulnerable Adult

UPDATE:  Search and Rescue Volunteers Locate Person believed to be Missing Vulnerable Adult

Spokane County Search and Rescue Volunteers located a person believed to be Shaan P. Aujla, deceased, this evening just after ...

Treasurer Baumgartner Visits Local Investment Financed Newman Lake Fire Training Facility

For Immediate Release

May 16, 2022

Treasurer Michael Baumgartner Visits Newman Lake Fire & Rescue Live Fire Burn Building, Recipient of Local Direct Investment

Spokane County, WA – The Treasurer of Spokane County, Michael Bau...

Treasurer's Office Issues $500,000 Local Investment to Moab Irrigation District Well Construction

For Immediate Release: 

May 2, 2022 

Treasurer’s Office Issues $500,000 Local Direct Investment Financing Moab Irrigation District Well Construction

Spokane County, WA – Moab Irrigation District #20 i...

2022 Property Tax Statements Now Mailing to Taxpayers; First Half Due by April 30th

For Immediate Release: 

March 8, 2022

Spokane County Property Tax Statements to Arrive in Mailboxes This Week; Tax Roll Grows by $56 million Due in Part to Government Growth & Voted Levy Increases 

Spokane County, WA...

Treasurer's Office releases 2021 Year in Review Report

For Immediate Release: 

February 16, 2022

Spokane County Treasurer’s Office announces $13.45 million investment income distributed to local governments in Year in Review Report; Other highlights include property tax extension and penalty and intere...

Capital Press: County Treasurer 'kicks tires' on Farm Credit Investments

Capital Press recently joined Treasurer Baumgartner on a visit to two Spokane County farm families to learn more about how Spokane County public investments in Federal Farm Credit bonds support U.S. agriculture across the country. The Treasurer's...

Treasurer applauds passage of legislation to significantly reduce penalty & interest

For Immediate Release: 

April 22, 2021

Treasurer applauds passage of legislation to significantly reduce delinquent property tax penalty & interest. 

Spokane County, WA – Treasurer of Spokane County...