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Closing Date Prorations in Washington

In Washington, closing date prorations for property taxes are governed by RCW § 84.56.020, which establishes that the seller is responsible for taxes up to and including the day of closing, and the buyer assumes responsibility thereafter. The statute treats the tax year as an annual cycle, with taxes levied in one year payable the following year. Proration is calculated based on the precise number of days each party holds ownership during the tax period. The official source at myticor.com details this annual cycle, and the calculator below provides a step-by-step worked example showing how the proration is computed. For an estimate tailored to a specific closing date, use the DocketMath proration calculator.

Governing authority

In Washington, the closing date prorations rule is set by RCW § 84.56.020. The verified packet cites RCW § 84.56.020 (https://myticor.com/the-property-tax-annual-cycle-in-washington-state/).

Washington closing date prorations: the verified value is 0% under RCW § 84.56.020. The verified packet cites RCW § 84.56.020 (https://myticor.com/the-property-tax-annual-cycle-in-washington-state/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the closing date prorations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.