Property Tax Benefits for Veterans in Washington
2 Property Tax benefits for veterans in Washington.
Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
Washington reduces or eliminates property taxes on a qualifying veteran's primary residence through the exemption program for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans. VA disability compensation is excluded from the income used to determine eligibility.
Eligibility: Own and occupy a primary residence in Washington; VA service-connected disability rating of 80% or higher (or a 100% total disability rating), or retired due to disability, or age 61+; combined disposable income at or below the county income threshold.
Estimated value: Partial to full exemption of residence property taxes depending on income
How to apply: Apply through your county assessor's office using the Department of Revenue exemption forms; WDVA Veterans Service Offices can assist for free.
Property Tax Deferral for Homeowners with Limited Income
Washington lets qualifying homeowners defer payment of property taxes and special assessments on their primary residence; the state pays the taxes and places a lien repaid when the home is sold or transferred. Veterans rated 80%+ service-connected and their disability compensation qualify for favorable income treatment.
Eligibility: Own and occupy a Washington primary residence; qualify as a senior, person with a disability, or veteran with an 80%+ (or total) VA service-connected rating; meet the program's combined disposable income limit.
Estimated value: Deferral of eligible property taxes (repaid at sale/transfer)
How to apply: File a deferral application with your county assessor; forms and instructions are on the Department of Revenue website.