Harnessing Street-View Imagery: A Success Story from Northwest Washington State
Presentation Category
03 DEVELOPING AND MANAGING CADASTRAL DATA
General Session Description
This session highlights how county assessor offices in Washington State are using street-view imagery to improve valuation accuracy, streamline appeals, and enhance public trust. Building on Skagit County’s initial implementation, we will share a new year of results, expanded examples, and cross-county collaboration with Whatcom County. Topics will include:
- Overview of assessment processes in Washington State
- How street-view imagery integrates with existing data sources
- Successes in valuation, training, and disaster response
- Lessons learned on public perception, cost-sharing, and implementation challenges
- Future plans for regional collaboration and expanded applications
Participants will come away with practical insights on the benefits, limitations, and opportunities of integrating street-view imagery into property assessment and related government functions.
Audience Expertise
Introductory (Assumes the participant has little or no knowledge of the areas covered.)
Location
Telus 101/102
Start Date
10-16-2026 2:45 PM
End Date
10-16-2026 3:45 PM
Moderator
Christopher Landin, AAS, CAE, MAS, RES, Landin & Associates Assessment Services LLC
Harnessing Street-View Imagery: A Success Story from Northwest Washington State
Telus 101/102
This session highlights how county assessor offices in Washington State are using street-view imagery to improve valuation accuracy, streamline appeals, and enhance public trust. Building on Skagit County’s initial implementation, we will share a new year of results, expanded examples, and cross-county collaboration with Whatcom County. Topics will include:
- Overview of assessment processes in Washington State
- How street-view imagery integrates with existing data sources
- Successes in valuation, training, and disaster response
- Lessons learned on public perception, cost-sharing, and implementation challenges
- Future plans for regional collaboration and expanded applications
Participants will come away with practical insights on the benefits, limitations, and opportunities of integrating street-view imagery into property assessment and related government functions.