Annual Parcel Inspection

Important changes to the senior citizen/disabled persons exemption program

New Legislation has passed changing the residency requirements and income thresholds in Washington.

View new 2020 income thresholds for all counties: https://www.spokanecounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/28262/Income-Thresholds-Tax-Years-2020-2024

View the legi...

***CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE***

Spokane County is in the process of updating its Capital Facilities Plan as required by the Growth Management Act.  A continued public hearing on the proposal will be held on December 12, 2019 in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, lower level, Publ...

Odyssey Portal Announcement

The current State Case Management System called SCOMIS will be replaced in Spokane County by Odyssey on November 5, 2018 and along with this change, a new web based Odyssey Portal will become available to users at that same time. Odyssey Portal will perfo...

Current Election Information

February 11th Special Election and March 10th Presidential Primary Information can be found here!

Become a Future Voter!

New legislation allows 16- and 17-year-olds to sign up as future voters and be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18!

Register to Vote

Moved recently? Register to Vote or update your address today!

Annual Parcel Inspection

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – In accordance with state law RCW 84.41.030, the Spokane County Assessor’s office appraisers will begin inspecting one-sixth of all county parcels starting in November and continuing through April 2020.

T...

Key Performance Indicators

Spokane County Government is dedicated to excellence by upholding the public trust with responsive, cost effective, customer-driven services that enhance and protect the quality of life for all citizens. Selecting one of the links below will display key p...

Total Compensation video now available

To view the final report, visit www.spokanecounty.org/Total-Compensation-Study

Notice of Application - PW-2086-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Rural Cluster Preliminary Plat to divide approximately 449 acres into thirty nine (39) single-family residential dwelling unit lots on 83 acres, and one (1) 366-acre open space remainder parcel that will include a future sin...

Notice of Application - Newman Lake Grant Projects

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The overall scope includes several water quality and flood control repair and maintenance projects that may include work on the in-lake pump, the alum and oxygen delivery system, outlet gate and the roll/channel gates.

PROJECT LOCATION...

Notice of Application - PN-1099A-20

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed alteration to the Final Plat of Heritage Estates, PN-1099A-77.  The purpose of this alteration is to allow duplex development of the existing lots and remove drain field easements.  The lots involv...

Notice of Application - PE-2085-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of Ponderosa Addition to divide 16.33 acres into 49 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER: 44052.9230

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is genera...

Notice of Application - PW-1991A-07

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Change of Conditions to the Preliminary Plat of Aspen Park, PW-1991-07, to increase the number of approved units for multi-family from 160 to 340 and reduce the number of lots from 423 to 342, 339 for single family and 3 for...

Notice of Application - Hazard Road Drainage Improvements

PROJECT:  Hazard Road Drainage Improvements

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  This project will replace damaged culverts on Hazard Road and Dalton Road and implement stream restoration along Hazard Road to the west of Dalton Road.  This work...

NOTICE OF APPLICATION - SP-1654-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed Preliminary Short Plat to divide 11.08 acres into two (2) industrial lots in the Light Industrial (LI) zone.  Residential uses are currently not allowed in the LI zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  24071.9089

PRO...

Notice of Application - B1903503 - 9704 N. Division Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Sanctuary Addition and Remodel Portion of Existing Church - St. Luke Lutheran Church

PARCEL NUMBER:  36173.1175

PROJECT LOCATION:  9704 N. Division, Spokane, Washington, 99218

ZONING:  High Density Re...

Notice of Application - SMA-241-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Shoreline Variance to allow a residential deck to be expanded laterally, located 78 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark of Liberty Lake, whereas the Shoreline Master Program requires 100 feet.  Located within the...

Notice of Application - SP-0112A-78

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed alteration to Final Short Plat SP-0112-78.  The purpose is to remove the common road access easement shown on Tract D that extends to Tract E in said final short plat, which is utilized for water storage fa...

Notice of Application - CUW-07-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel on approximately 9.75 acres in the Rural Traditional (RT) Zone pursuant to Section 14.618.240(13) of the Spokane County Zoning Code.

PARCEL NUMBER:  05014.9039

PROJECT LOCATION: &am...

Notice of Application - B1903127 - 1416 W. Paradise Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Grading existing private driveway (On Parcel 23016.9122 & 33062.9120) for future residence (Includes reconstruction of wetland crossing/causeway on parcel 34016.9122)

PARCEL NUMBERS:  23016.9122; 33062.9120

PROJEC...

Looking to Reserve an Event Venue for 2020?

Spokane County Parks will begin accepting reservation request forms at 12:01 am on January 1st for 2020 events. Requests will be processed in the order received.

Looking for a new trail? Check out our trail maps!

Spokane County Parks provides a variety of trail experiences - from snowshoeing in the winter to trail running in the summer. Plan your next outing today by checking out our trail maps!

2020 Park Plan Has Been Adopted!

On January 14th, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners formally adopted the 2020 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan.

Several Trailheads Now Have Webcams!

Wondering whether to bring your snowshoes or looking to avoid the crowds? Checkout our new trailhead webcams before heading out!

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

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

Snow Plow Priority Routes

See a map of snow plow priority routes in Spokane County.

Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

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

Tune In!

Spokane County Public Works now has a YouTube channel!

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.

Sleeping Burglar Linked to Two Additional Occupied Residential Burglaries

Sleeping Burglar Linked to Two Additional Occupied Residential Burglaries

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested an adult male who was found sleeping inside a residence.  With additional evidence located at the time ...

Medical Lake Vehicle Prowling Suspect Arrested

Medical Lake Vehicle Prowling Suspect Arrested

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies working the area in and around Medical Lake arrested a suspect believed to have been prowling cars in the area.  The suspect, who states he...

Male Suspected of Stealing Handgun - Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest Offers Reward

Male Suspected of Stealing Handgun 

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest Offers Reward

Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU) Detectives are attempting to identify the suspect in this photo regarding the theft of a handgun from Americ...

We Are Hiring Deputies!

Have you signed up for the Deputy Sheriff’s Open House next Wednesday?

* Open House: Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

* Next local Public Service Testing Date: January 25, 2020, at Cheney Middle School located at 740 Betz R...

Thieves Steal Liberty High School Band Instruments Worth Thousands

Thieves Steal Liberty High School Band Instruments Worth Thousands 

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred over the weekend, where over $15,000 worth of band instruments were stolen from L...

Information Regarding Census Bureau Field Staff

Information Regarding Census Bureau Field Staff

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Valley Police Department would like to inform you Census Bureau Field Staff will possibly be contacting residents in our area beginning Janu...

Update: Deputy Involved Shooting in North Spokane

Update: Deputy Involved Shooting in North Spokane

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the name of the Deputy involved in the Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) incident, which occurred on January 10, 2020, near the intersection of N. Wa...

Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team Investigating

Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team Investigating

Deputy Involved Shooting in North Spokane

On January 10, 2020, at approximately 3:50 a.m., a Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, of a vehicle, ne...

Deputy Involved Shooting in North Spokane

Deputy Involved Shooting in North Spokane

Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team Investigating 

Initial information indicates this morning, January 10, 2020, at approximately 3:50 a.m., a Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy at...

Deputies Successfully Defuse and Help Disorderly and Paranoid Male

Deputies Successfully Defuse and Help Disorderly and Paranoid Male 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a male who was screaming and being disorderly at an apartment complex in North Spokane during the early m...

Detectives Work to Identify Burglary/Theft Suspects

Detectives Work to Identify Burglary/Theft Suspects 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit (SCIU) Detective Dean Meyer would like your help identifying the suspects in these photos.    

The suspects...

February: Introduction to Women’s Self-Defense Course

February: Introduction to Women’s Self-Defense Course Scheduled

Classes Fill Up Fast – Reserve Your Spot Today 

Classes are open to the public. Reserve your spot for the upcoming class on

Saturday, February 8^th, 2020

One...

Operations of the Spokane Regional Law and Justice Council (SRLJC)

Law and Justice Council members and support staff often receive questions about the structure of the Law and Justice Council;  who serves on the SRLJC (why and for how long) and the subcommittee structure. Answers to all of these questions, and m...

Treasurer Baumgartner Releases 2019 Treasurer's Year in Review

Treasurer Baumgartner Releases 2019 Treasurer’s Year in
Review

2019 Annual Report Available Here

Spokane County, WA – Michael Baumgartner, the Treasurer of Spokane County, released his 2019 Year in Review report today detailing key data...

Fire District 2 Receives Local Direct Investment for Medical Transport Gurney Improvements

Spokane County, WA-  The Treasurer of Spokane
County announced that it has issued a local direct investment of $45,000 fromthe Spokane Public Investment Fund to Spokane County Fire District 2. The
investment finances the purchase of a new gur...

Treasurer's Office Receives Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence

The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada has presented the Spokane County Treasurer's Office with the Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence.