The second half of property taxes and personal property taxes are due Saturday, October 31, 2026


||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||


The deadline is approaching to pay the second half of property and personal property taxes: Saturday, October 31, 2026. The San Juan County Treasurer’s Office is making it easier than ever to pay quickly, securely, and on time! Remember, the Treasurer’s Office is closed on Fridays – but there are many ways to pay taxes early, online, and in-person before the deadline.

Questions? 

First, check out the Treasurer’s Office website for answers to frequently asked questions. Staff are busily processing payments and will be happy to return your call if you leave a detailed message (360-378-2171) or send an email to treasurer@sanjuancountywa.gov.  

If you’re unsure what your property tax balance is or if you’ve already paid, you can use San Juan County’s property search feature by going to the parcel search page.  You can view amounts due for 2026 and prior years, if applicable.  and prior years, if applicable. 

How to pay your property taxes: 

  • via postal mail: Po Box 639; Friday Harbor WA 98250-0639
  • via UPS/FedEx: 350 Court St, 1st Floor; Friday Harbor WA 98250
  • Pay by check via the secure drop box located at the Court House entrance on 2nd Street (Sheriff’s side).

Taxpayers enrolled in our autopay program should expect the second half payment for the amount listed on your second half tax payment coupon to debit your account on October 26, 2026.

Property tax payments received in-person, via our secure payment box or postmarked after the October 31 deadline are automatically charged 1% interest on outstanding balances. PLEASE plan ahead to avoid interest charges. 

About the San Juan County Treasurer’s Office

The San Juan County Treasurer’s Office acts as the bank for the county, school districts, fire districts, special purpose districts, and other units of local government. The treasurer is also charged with the collection of various taxes that benefit a wide range of governmental functions. The department’s main office is located at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Treasurer’s Office, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/314/Treasurer.



 

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