Real Estate Excise

Office Hours
M-F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
       1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
789 Main
PO Box 340
Pomeroy WA 99347
(509) 843-1531 Real Estate Excise Tax Information
 
Fax: 509-843-3941
 
 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit must accompany any legal document transferring ownership of real property. The Affidavit will not be accepted by the Treasurer's office unless all areas 1-7 are complete.
 
Real Estate Excise Tax rates are based on a percentage of the sale price as shown below:
 
Washington State    1.28%     Plus     Local                                               Total
                                                        Garfield County                .25%           1.53%
                                                        City of Pomeroy                .25%          1.53% 
 
In addition to excise tax there is a $5.00 Electronic Technology Fee.
 
 
If there is no tax owing there is a total fee of $10.00.
$5.00 Electronic technology Fee.
$5.00 Processing Fee.
 
Garfield County does not accept on-line Excise Tax Affidavits, however you can print the form and bring in all completed copies with original signatures.
 
Real Estate Excise Tax Rules and Regulations Chapter 458-61A WAC
 
Forms in PDF format.