The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at upcoming events in Battle Ground.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens. 

The Clark County Youth Commission is seeking nominations from community members for the 2025 Youth Achievement Awards. Every year, the Youth Commission recognizes up to 300 local youth who have demonstrated personal growth and community contribution. Youth nominees are recognized in one of 13 categories of achievement: arts, career development, citizenship, courage, diversifier, education, empathy, environmental stewardship, family life, inspiration, leadership, personal achievement and sportsmanship.

Clark County Community Services is asking residents to provide feedback on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will guide distribution of federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships program funding over the next five years. The county’s Consolidated Plan benefits low- and moderate-income households and areas, identifies housing and community development needs, and sets priorities and strategies to meet those needs.

Your participation is important!

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. Applicants who are appointed by the council will serve three-year terms. 

Applications from Clark County residents are being accepted for the following positions:

Clark County is accepting applications to fill an open position on the Clark County Arts Commission. 

The position is for a representative of the unincorporated county and does not live within any city limits. The term begins April 1, 2025, and ends March 31, 2027.

The Arts Commission is made up of 11 volunteers. Each participating city appoints one member, and the county manager appoints three members representing the arts, arts education and business communities. The commission meets at 5:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month.

Clark County Public Works is improving the road surface of Northwest 78th Street between Northwest Lakeshore Avenue and Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue. Crosswalk signals and ADA sidewalk ramps will also be improved as part of the project. Temporary lane closures on Northwest 78th Street begin in mid-March for the next phase of construction. Lane closures will be marked with traffic cones and flaggers, who will direct traffic and pedestrians. Travelers along Northwest 78th Street may experience delays of up to 20 minutes. 

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Lucia Falls Regional Park. Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. Host duties include (but are not limited to): 

The Clark County Council this week appointed Vancouver resident Kyle Fadness to the county’s volunteer Planning Commission.

Fadness will serve a six-year term that begins immediately and ends Dec. 31, 2030. 

Fadness is a licensed engineer in the state of Washington. He has worked in several engineering positions and currently works as a project engineer for the Port of Longview.

Fadness earned a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Technological University. 

The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 26. 

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper is reminding property owners that the first installment of 2025 property taxes is due by Tuesday, April 30, 2025.

Tax statements are being mailed starting today, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Residents who do not receive their statement in the coming days, or have questions regarding their bill, are encouraged to visit the Treasurer’s website at www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer or call the office at 564.397.2252 to request a duplicate statement.