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Property Tax Exemptions and Deferrals
Property Tax Exemption Program for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons
Available To:
Taxpayers who are, on December 31 of the year before the taxes are due, at least sixty-one years of age or older; OR retired from regular gainful employment by reason of disability; OR a veteran of the armed forces of the United States with one hundred percent service-connected disability.
Qualifying Activity:
Own and occupy a primary residence in the State of Washington and have combined disposable income of $35,000 or less.
Reporting/Documentation Requirements:
Must report Changes in Status affecting program eligibility and/or benefit level |
Special Notices & Publications (pdf format)
Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons
RCW
84.36.379 – 84.36.389
WAC
458-16A-100 – 458-16A-150
Contact
For questions about the program, contact your county assessor’s office. |
Property Tax Deferral Program for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons
Available To:
Taxpayers who are, on December 31 of the year before the taxes are due, at least sixty years of age or older; OR retired from regular gainful employment by reason of disability.
Qualifying Activity:
Own and occupy a primary residence in the State of Washington; have combined disposable income of $40,000 or less; and have enough equity to secure the interest of the State of Washington in the property.
Reporting/Documentation Requirements:
Annual renewal |
Special Notices & Publications (pdf format)
Deferral for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons
RCW
84.38
WAC
458-18
Contact
For questions about the program, contact your county assessor’s office.
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Property Tax Deferral Program for Homeowners with Limited Income
Available To:
Homeowners with combined disposable income of $57,000 or less.
Qualifying Activity:
Own home in Washington for five years; occupy as a primary residence; have combined disposable income of $57,000 or less; and have enough equity to secure the interest of the State of Washington in the property.
Reporting/Documentation Requirements:
Annual renewal |
Special Notices & Publications (pdf format)
Deferral for Homeowners with Limited Income
RCW
84.37
WAC
WAC 458-18A
Contact
For questions about the program, contact your county assessor’s office.
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Property Tax Assistance Program for Widows or Widowers of Veterans
Available To:
A widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability; OR was rated 100% disabled by VA for 10 years prior to death; OR was a former POW and rated 100% disabled for 1 year prior to death; OR died in active duty or training status. The widow/widower must be at least sixty-two years of age by December 31 of the year the taxes are due OR be retired from regular gainful employment by reason of disability.
Qualifying Activity:
Own and occupy a primary residence in the State of Washington; have combined disposable income of $40,000 or less
Reporting/Documentation Requirements:
Annual renewal
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Special Notices & Publications (pdf format)
Property Tax Assistance Program for Widows or Widowers of Veterans
RCW
84.39
Contact
For questions about the program, contact Linda Smith at (360) 570-5873. |
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