COUNTY ASSESSOR · Clark County

It is an honor to serve as your Assessor. Throughout my time in office, I have worked to educate taxpayers about how the property tax system works and why taxes increase. Effective leadership requires an Assessor who understands the system, communicates openly, and works closely with taxpayers and elected representatives. In Olympia, I successfully fought to expand the Senior Exemption Program, helping more low-income seniors receive the property tax relief they need to remain in their homes. Beginning this year, the income threshold will increase to $85,000, making many more seniors eligible. As participation grows, experienced leadership will be essential to ensure taxpayers receive relief quickly and efficiently. I have also worked to advance a homestead exemption in Washington State and will continue working with fellow Assessors and legislators to provide meaningful property tax relief for hardworking homeowners. Our office has led the way in using technology to ensure fair and equitable assessments while keeping costs low for taxpayers. Today, we operate with fewer full-time employees than when I was first elected while continuing to meet the growing needs of Clark County taxpayers. I respectfully ask for your vote.

Clark County homeowners deserve assessments that reflect the real market – not a system that misses the mark. When ordinary homeowners’ values rise while multimillion-dollar properties remain dramatically under-assessed, it raises serious questions about accuracy and fairness. One luxury Clark County home sold December 22, 2023 for $13.5 million – just 10 days before the January 1, 2024 valuation date – but was assessed at only $5,955,707, about 44% of the sale price. Based on local levy rates, that difference represents roughly $75,000 per year less in property taxes than if the home had been assessed at its sale price. When high-value properties are under-assessed, the tax burden can shift to other taxpayers – like you. The Board of Equalization is an independent county board where taxpayers appeal their property valuations. In 2024, 56% of valuation cases that reached the Board were reduced or overturned, raising serious concerns about whether many residents were over-assessed in the first place. As Assessor, Tyler Thoune will fight for fair valuations, transparency, accountability for mistakes, better customer service, and common-sense assessment practices grounded in the actual Clark County market. Tyler will make sure your property is treated fairly so you don’t overpay.