Ask Us/General FAQs

Assessing

Are personal exemption applications public record?
How can my assessment change when I have not done anything to my property?
How does a taxpayer obtain a personal exemption?
How is the assessment determined?
How will my taxes change as a result of the new assessment?
Is a life tenant an owner?
Is a person whose domicile is part of the assets of a trust an owner?
Is it necessary that you view the inside of my property?
What do I do if I disagree with the assessed value of my property?
What does an Assessor do?
What does an Assessor not do?
What evidence do I need to present to the Board of Assessors?
What if I refuse to let assessment personnel in my property?
What if there hasn’t been a recent market value sale of my property?
What if, after the bill goes out, I disagree with the assessment?
What is an exemption?
What is market value?
What is the qualification date for personal exemptions?
What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
When will the next revaluation start?
Who is an owner for personal exemption purposes?
Why is a revaluation necessary?
Will all property values change?
Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
Will my assessment go up if I repair the property?
Will the person who inspects my property be able to tell me my new assessment?

Cemetary

Who do we contact to schedule a burial at the Glenwood cemetery or to find a loved one?

City Clerk

How do I get a birth certificate?
How do I get a death certificate?
How do I get a dog license?
How do I get a fundraising permit?
How do I get a marriage certificate?
How do I get a marriage license?
How do I get business certificates, licenses, and permits?
How do I register as a physician?
How do I register to vote?
What are Everett's election results?
Where do I vote?

ECTV

How can I take a class in video production?
How do I become a member?
How do I reserve portable equipment?
How do I submit a bulletin board announcement to be shown on ECTV?
How do I submit a program to be shown on ECTV?
How I reserve studio and editing time?
What are the requirements for certification?
What if I already have experience in video production that I've learned elsewhere?

Energize Everett

How do I get a plot at the Community Garden?
What is Family Fitness Nights?
Where and when does the Farmers Market run?

Fire Department

How do I get a fire alarm and sprinkler installation permit?
How do I schedule a smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection?
What are the fees for fire permits?

Fitness

How do I sign up for the gym?
What is the price for the gym?

Health Department

Can I apply for a Food/Milk Permit?
Can I apply for a Tobacco Permit?
Can I get a flu shot?
Can my child receive his/her vaccinations at the Health Department?
Can you check my blood pressure?

Human Resources

How can I apply for a position with the City of Everett?

Legal

How can a resident or private citizen obtain legal advice?

Parking

How do I pay a parking ticket?

Police Department

How do I apply for a firearms license?
How do I contact the police department?
How do I file a police report?
How do I file an accident report?
How do I get a copy of a motor vehicle accident report?
How do I get a dumpster or POD permit?
How do I get a festival, sidewalk sale, or block party permit?
How do I get a fundraising event, raffle, bazaar, or Texas Hold'em Permit?
How do I get a funeral, procession, or parade permit?
How do I get a hunting or fishing license?
How do I get a residential parking sticker?
How do I get a solicitation permit?
How do I get a trespass towing permit?
How do I get a yard sale permit?
How do I get more information on the Junior Police Academy?
How do I obtain information about sex offenders?
How do I obtain police records?
How do I pick up property or evidence from the police department?
How do I register as a sex offender?
How do I request a police detail?
How does the 911 Center know my location when I call from a cell phone?
I was trying to make a long distance call from my office and got 911 by mistake, why does this happen?
Is help being sent while I am answering all the questions being asked by the Telecommunicator?
Is there a listing of people with outstanding warrants?
What about 911 prank calls?
What are Everett's crime statistics?
What happens if someone doesn’t speak English?
What information do I need to provide when I call 911?
What should I do if I accidentally call 911?
What should I teach my child about calling 911?
Who pays for 911?
Why does 911 ask so many questions?

Public Works Department

How do I check for leaks on my property?
How do I pay my water bill?
I'm selling my house, how do I handle my final bill?
What are the Engineering Permit Requirements?
What are the fees for sewer/drain/water installations?
What are the fees for street and sidewalk obstruction?
Who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the water service pipe?
Why do I have high water consumption?
Why does my property have low water pressure?

Taxes

Do you send my tax bill to my bank or mortgage company?
How do I change the mailing address on my bills?
How do I dispute a bill?
How does the value of my motor vehicle get determined?
What happens if I pay my taxes late?
What type of payments are accepted?
Why are my taxes so high?

Veterans

Are historical records of veterans available?
Can I get veteran's medical assistance?
How do I apply for veteran's disability?
What is aid and attendance?
What is educational assistance?
What is the state bonus law?
What veteran's financial assistance is available?
Where and how do I apply for veteran's benefits?
Who is a Veteran?

Voting

Do I need to attach identification to my voter registration form?
How can I register to vote?
What must I do if I've changed my address since I registered to vote?
What should I do if I registered to vote and I have not heard from my local election official?
When may I register to vote?
Who may register to vote?

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