Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026.
Othello, Washington, in Adams County, has about 9,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Othello is in the deed records of the County Auditor and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Othello public records, Adams County property records, Othello arrest records, Othello warrants, Othello inmate search, Othello criminal records, Washington arrest records and Washington inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Othello
Who owns a parcel in Othello and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Auditor, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Othello
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Othello is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Washington counties revalue every property every year and physically inspect each one at least every six years.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at co.adams.wa.gov/159/Assessor (page title: Assessor | Adams County, WA), phone 509-659-3200, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 30, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Othello
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Othello, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at othellowa.gov/city-clerk (page title: Official Website of The City of Othello Washington | City Clerk), phone (509) 488-5686, 500 E. Main Street, Othello WA 99344, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Othello
Court cases about land from Othello, evictions among them, are filed in the District Court or the Adams County Superior Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at courts.wa.gov/court_dir/orgs/124.html, phone 509-659-3271.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) a county office must answer a request within 5 business days, and it may charge for copies at 15 cents a page, and set fees for electronic records.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Adams County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Adams County and Washington. These recorded document pages from its Adams County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Naturalizations (digitalarchives.wa.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Othello?
The County Auditor.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Othello?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at co.adams.wa.gov/159/Assessor.
Where are evictions from Othello filed?
In the District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Washington?
Washington counties revalue every property every year and physically inspect each one at least every six years.
Is this the official Othello website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.