Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and may not reflect the editorial position of ClarkCountyToday.com
In light of what the Democrat Legislature and Governor Ferguson did this session, passing the biggest tax increase in our history, I was shocked when I opened my “Notice of Value” tax year 2025 for 2026 today.
The land value did not change – $204,250. We have a “medium size lot.” BUT our home value went from $480,865 to $520,675. That is a $39,810 increase. We did NOTHING to deserve this increase, no upgrades, only minor repairs. So for the future, unless we can change something by initiative or referendum we face increases worse than this.
Our home is 1700 sq ft ranch style. We moved to our home in 2003. Back then the assessment was under $200,000. Now my home is assessed at over half a million dollars? My wife and I are pensioners. State, federal (Army RC), SS. We make too much to apply for a senior and disabled person’s discount. One of our sons lives in Stevens County, E. WA. Cost of living is more reasonable. The other option is ID.
Bob Zak
Vancouver, Hazel Dell, Lakeshore
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