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Note: These programs are only available to individuals whose primary residence is located in the State of Washington
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. The widow/widower must not have remarried.
Program Benefits:
The qualifying applicant receives assistance for payment of property taxes in the form of a grant. The assistance amount is based on the applicant’s income, the value of the residence, and the local levy rates. The grant does not have to be repaid as long as the applicant continues to live in the residence until at least December 15 in the year a grant is received.
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
Property tax assistance program for widows or widowers of veterans
RCW
84.39
Contact
For questions about the program, call our Property Tax Division at 360-534-1400.
Available To:
Homeowners with combined disposable income of $57,000 or less.
Program Benefits:
For the qualifying applicant, the laws governing this program allow payment of the second half property tax installment due in October of the current year. Applications are due by September 1. The deferred amount accrues simple interest until repayment is complete. The interest rate varies and is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent. The application form provides the rate for the current year. Deferrals must be repaid when the home is sold, the applicant passes away, or the home is no longer used as the primary residence.
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:
Completion of Deferral Application for Homeowners with Limited Income and a Combined Disposable Income Worksheet.
Annual renewal
Property tax 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.
Available to:
Taxpayers who are at least 60 years of age or older by December 31 of the year the application for deferral is filed; OR retired from regular gainful employment by reason of disability.
Program benefits:
For the qualifying applicant, the laws governing this program allow payment of property taxes and special assessments for current and delinquent years. The deferred amount accrues 5% simple interest until repayment is complete. Deferrals must be repaid when the home is sold, the applicant passes away, or the home is no longer used as the primary residence.
Qualifying activity:
Own and occupy a primary residence in the State of Washington; have enough equity to secure the interest of the State of Washington in the property; and have a combined disposable income equal to or less than the Deferral Threshold. Beginning in 2020, Deferral Threshold is based on the county median household income of the county where the residence is located. See income thresholds.
Reporting/documentation requirements:
Annual renewal
Property tax deferral for senior citizens and people with disabilities
RCW
84.38
WAC
458-18
Contact
For questions about the program, contact your county assessor’s office.
Available To:
Qualifying organizations conducting an activity specifically identified in Chapter 84.36 of the Revised Code of Washington. Not all nonprofits have a purpose and activity that entitles them to an exemption. The use of the property determines the exemption. Typical organizations receiving property tax exemption are schools, churches, cemeteries, hospitals, social service agencies, character building organizations, nursing homes, homes for the aging, museums, performing arts facilities, and public meeting halls.
Program Benefits:
The qualifying organizations receive abatement (exemption) of their property taxes. Special assessments are not eligible for this exemption. Please note: Property tax exemptions are only applicable to real and personal property located in Washington State.
Qualifying Activity:
Nonprofit organizations, even though they may be exempt from federal taxes, are not generally exempt from taxes in Washington. Typically, organizations must own and exclusively use their property to conduct an activity specifically exempted by the Legislature to qualify for the exemption.
Reporting/Documentation Requirements:
Contact
For questions regarding nonprofit property tax exemptions, please call our Property Tax Division at 360-534-1400.
Application for Property Tax Exemption
Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits: Administrative Offices of a Religious Organization (informational brochure)
Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits: Emergency or Transitional Housing (informational brochure)
Property Tax Exemption for Nonprofits: Churches (informational brochure)
Property Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: Social Service Organizations (informational brochure)
PTA 13.1.2009 Impact of Local Zoning Ordinances on Property Tax Exemptions Granted under Chapter 84.36 RCW
PTA 10.1.2009 “True Lease” or Security Agreement
RCW
84.36
Available to:
Taxpayers who meet one of the following requirements as of December 31 of the year before the taxes are due:
Program benefits:
The qualifying applicant receives a reduction in the amount of property taxes due. The amount of the reduction is based on the applicant's income, the value of the residence, and the local levy rates.
Qualifying activity:
Own and occupy a primary residence in the State of Washington and have combined disposable income of Income Threshold 3 or less. Beginning in 2020, Income Threshold 3 is based on the county median household income of the county where the residence is located. See income thresholds.
Reporting/documentation requirements:
Must report Changes in Status affecting program eligibility and/or benefit level.
Property tax exemption for senior citizens and people with disabilities
Contact
For questions about the program, contact your county assessor’s office.
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