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Property Tax Exemptions and Deferrals offered by King County Assessments Department

201 South Jackson Street, Room 708, Seattle, WA 98104

Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Senior Citizens/Disabled Exemption –Residents who are 62 and older, or retired because of physical disability, or a veteran and have an annual household income of $58,423. Must own and occupy as a primary residence Senior Citizens/Disabled Deferral - Residents who are 60 or older or are retired because of physical disability and have an annual household income of $67,411. Must own and occupy as a primary residence or less, may qualify for deferral of property tax liability. Limited Income Deferral – NO age or disability requirement. A deferral of the 2nd installment of property taxes/or special assessment. Residents who have owned their property for five years, occupy as a primary residence and have an annual household disposable income of $57,000. The total deferral cannot exceed 40% of the owner's equity (proof of equity value is required). The deferred taxes, plus accumulated interest, become a lien on your property until the total amount is repaid.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
(206) 296-3920
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Exemptions

Application process

Call or visit in person. Forms also available on website. Limited Income Deferral-The first half of the property taxes due April 30 must be paid before applying for the deferral on the second installment due Oct 31 - The rate of interest for the deferral is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent. The application deadline is September 1 of each year.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA
Property Tax Exemption Program
  • Exemptions vary based on income
  • Adults, 62 and older, must meet low-income requirements OR
  • Be physically disabled (can be any age) and unable to work or a veteran
  • Approves exemptions of property owned by non-profits
Senior Citizens/Disabled Deferral
  • Residents who are 60 or older or are retired because of physical disability may qualify for deferral of property tax liability
  • Own the home and occupy it at least nine months a year
  • Deferred taxes become a lien on the property until you repay the total amount
Limited Income Deferral
  • Residents who have owned their property for five years
  • The first half of the property taxes due April 30 must be paid before applying for the deferral on the second installment due Oct 31
  • The rate of interest for the deferral is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent
  • The deferred taxes, plus accumulated interest, become a lien on the property
  • 40% percent of the property taxes can be deferred and /or special assessments

Data provided by

Washington 211

Providing organization

King County Assessments Department
Provides property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners.