Clark County seeks applicants for Board of Equalization

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for the county’s Board of Equalization. The three-year position begins April 30, and runs through April 29, 2026.

The Board of Equalization is a three-member, impartial citizen panel that hears and decides property owners’ appeals of assessed property valuations and exemptions. Members are paid $100 per day while attending hearings and meetings. Board hearings usually are held in alternating weeks, Tuesday through Thursday mornings, in a virtual format.

Applicants must be Clark County residents. They cannot hold any elective office or be an employee of any elected official. People who have been employed by the Clark County Assessor’s Office are not eligible to be a board member for two years after leaving their employment.

Applicants should have knowledge of Clark County real property and personal property appraisal techniques and property tax law. Knowledge of building trades is helpful. Computer skills are helpful.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or email [email protected].

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, March 24. For more information, visit clark.wa.gov/internal-services/board-equalization.