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Property tax is a tax levied or assessed on the owner of property—often real property (real estate)—that is based on the property’s appraised value. Local governments often impose property taxes to finance their school districts, police departments, fire departments, and municipal projects such as construction and maintenance of streets and roads.

Most local government authorities (often counties) allow citizens to dispute or challenge the appraised value of their property through an administrative process initiated with the tax assessor or appraisal district.

In Washington State, property tax is primarily levied on real estate and is based on the property's assessed value. The tax is imposed by local governments, such as counties, cities, and special districts, and is used to fund essential services like public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure projects. Property owners in Washington have the right to challenge the assessed value of their property if they believe it is incorrect. This is typically done by filing an appeal with the county assessor's office. The appeal process may involve presenting evidence to support the claim of an overvaluation, such as recent sales data for similar properties or an independent appraisal. If the appeal is successful, the property's assessed value can be adjusted, which may result in a lower property tax bill.

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