Tom Konis

Briefed the Spokane Valley City Council on how his office sets property values, after valuations there rose about 26 percent in a year. He said 23 appraisers cover 220,000 parcels and physically inspect about one sixth of them each year.

September 26, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

Source: thecentersquare.com · researched August 2, 2026

Cleared a backlog of new construction appraisals in his first months as assessor, so taxing districts did not lose the value. His office added $880.5 million of new construction to the 2019 tax rolls and hired staff under a $4.9 million budget.

March 14, 2019Supports Government Efficiency

Source: spokanejournal.com · researched August 2, 2026

Helped write and lobbied for a new state law that widens property tax breaks for seniors, disabled residents and disabled veterans. It lifts the income limit from $50,000 to $74,000 for 2027 taxes, and he estimates 5,000 more Spokane County residents will qualify.

March 31, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

Source: spokanecounty.gov · researched August 2, 2026

Co-wrote a published newspaper column with the county treasurer explaining the state property tax break for seniors and people with disabilities. They laid out the three exemption levels and urged homeowners under the $50,000 income limit to apply.

January 2, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

Source: spokanejournal.com · researched August 2, 2026

Mailed more than 214,000 property valuation notices setting the values behind 2027 tax bills. Home values rose less than 1 percent overall, vacant land rose 6.8 percent, and downtown Spokane office buildings fell about 4 percent.

June 10, 2026

Source: spokanecounty.gov · researched August 2, 2026

Explained on public radio how his office puts a value on homes, using neighborhood sale prices and periodic inspections. He said 220,000 parcels leave his staff unable to get inside most houses, so outside condition drives much of the estimate.

April 4, 2026

Source: spokanepublicradio.org · researched August 2, 2026