Purchase, Sell, or Transfer Used

Real Estate Excise Tax

All property taxes must be paid in full for current and delinquent years Excise Tax Affidavit must be completed and processed by the seller The original or a copy of the Washington State Title must be attached. Excise tax is due on the date of the sale; they must be done within 30 days of transfer to avoid delinquent penalty and interest.

Rates

Real Estate Excise Tax rates are based on a percentage of the sale price as shown below:

  • Washington State 1.28% plus Local Total:
    • Asotin County 0.25%, for a total 1.53%
    • City of Asotin 0.75%, for a total 2.03%
    • City of Clarkston 0.25%, for a total 1.53%

Mobile Home Excise Tax Affidavit

The purchase of a manufactured / mobile home located in a mobile home park is required to pay a $100 fee, when the home is at least one year old and valued at $5,000 or more. This fee will be collected at the Asotin County Auditor’s Office.

Unit Is Titled out of State

  • Asotin County Auditor’s Office
    • 7.7% Sales Tax is due at time of sale

Unit Will Be Moved

  • Asotin County Treasurer’s Office
    • All property taxes must be paid in full for current and delinquent years
    • Tax Certificate Form for Manufactured / Mobile Home and Movement Permit

Purchasing & Moving - Same Time Transaction

  • Asotin County Auditor’s Office
    • 7.7% Sales Tax is due at time of sale

Unit Will Be Moved (Out of County) - Within the State of Washington

  • Asotin County Treasurer’s Office
    • All property taxes must be paid in full for current and delinquent years including an advance tax.
    • Tax Certificate Form for Manufactured / Mobile Home and Movement Permit
  • Treasurer’s Office
    • All property taxes must be paid in full for current and delinquent years including an advance tax
    • Tax Certificate Form for Manufactured/ Mobile Home and Movement Permit