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PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 31

PLAN AHEAD AND MAIL EARLY – PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 31

San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the second half property taxes and personal property taxes are due October 31.   

Since t...

2021 Assessor Change of Value

2021 Assessor Change of Value Notices Mailed on October 1

The Assessor’s Office mailed the 2021 Change of Value Notices on October 1, 2021. The notices show market value as of January 1, 2021 based on sales between January 1, 2020 and April 30, 2...

San Juan County Seeks Proposals for an Affordable Housing Development on Lopez Island

At their September 21, 2021 meeting the San Juan County Council officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to purchase 5 acres of land on Lopez Island for the development of affordable housing. San Juan County seeks an experienced developer to purc...

Washington’s Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Oct. 1

Following a delay due to Covid-19, the Washington Plastic Bag Ban (RCW 70A.530) will go into effect statewide on October 1, 2021. This means that retailers and restaurants throughout the state will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout ...

San Juan County Employee Recognized by the Oil Spill Task Force

The Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force is honoring Marta Green with a 2021 Legacy Award for her committed leadership in developing and advancing the San Juan Islands’ Oil Spill Prevention Strategy. Over the last five years, Mar...