Harnessing Street-View Imagery: A Success Story from Northwest Washington State
Presentation Category
GIS Technologies
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.
Start Date
4-1-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
4-1-2026 12:00 PM
Harnessing Street-View Imagery: A Success Story from Northwest Washington State
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.