Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
Washington Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Washington homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Washington Department of Revenue
SeniorsDisabilityVeteransIncome-based
What it does
Reduces property taxes on your primary residence.
Who qualifies
Owners 61 or older, retired due to disability, or qualifying disabled veterans, below the county income threshold.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply with your county assessor.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.