Chelan County Assessor to host community meetings on property assessment process

WENATCHEE - Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius has announced a series of community meetings this spring, aimed at property owners and interested parties across the county. The sessions are designed to provide insights into the property assessment process, including using sales data for market analysis and the methodology for neighborhood revaluations.

The meetings will cover the current trends observed in the real estate market and their potential impact on the assessed values for 2024, which will affect taxes in 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Cornelius and his staff, offering a platform for questions and clarifications.

Cornelius emphasized the importance of transparency in the assessment process, stating, "We had a four-year hiatus, but we’re looking forward to getting back out into our local communities to share what we do at the Assessor's Office and answer all of your questions. We believe the property assessment process for property tax purposes should not be a mystery to the taxpayers of Chelan County."

The meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Cashmere and South Wenatchee/Malaga area: March 27, 7 to 8 p.m., at Wenatchee High School's new commons area, 1101 Millerdale Ave.
• Entiat and North Wenatchee area: April 24, 7 to 8 p.m., at Wenatchee Valley Fire Station No. 11, 206 Easy St. in Wenatchee.
• Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee area: May 15, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Leavenworth Fire Hall, 228 Chumstick Highway in Leavenworth.
• Chelan and Manson area: June 26, 7 to 8 p.m., at Chelan City Hall, 135 E. Johnson Ave. in Chelan.