Welcome to Skagit County

Reminder: Second half property taxes are due October 31
Get more information or pay taxes at the Treasurer's Office


Candidates responsible for satisfying eligibility requirements
Auditor does not have authority to determine whether or not candidates are legally eligible to run for public office.[more]


FEMA grants additional NFIP flood insurance discounts in Skagit County
Policyholders could save hundreds.[more]


October 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!
Collection locations will be open on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [more]


State Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products
The rule takes effect on October 10, 2019 and lasts for 120 days. [more]


Poop Smart campaign wins prestigious Diamond Award
Award for representing the best in government communications.[more]


Skagit County among Four Washington Counties Designated As a Natural Disaster Area by USDA
Allows FSA to extend emergency credit to Skagit County producers recovering from drought. [more]


Appointment of New Emergency Medical Services Director
Josh Pelonio served as the Interim Director of Skagit County EMS beginning in late July. [more]



The Housing Summit is open to the public.
October 15th. [more]



Secure Medicine Return Program Operational in Skagit County
Removing unneeded medicine from our homes helps keep our families, friends and the environment safe. [more]


Assessor Update Regarding Taxation of Improvements on Leased, Tribal Land.
In 2014, nearly 1,000 Skagit County tax parcels were removed from the Skagit County tax roll. [more]


Recreational shellfish harvest closed throughout Skagit County due to marine biotoxin levels
Recent samples of molluscan shellfish from a variety of harvest locations in Skagit County are exhibiting elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxin (PSP). [more]



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