Washington State Expands Property Tax Exemptions

0:00It's April 1st, Vancouver news today starts now, AI powered and ready. Washington stages drop some real relief for homeowners, seniors, folks with disabilities, and disabled vets get expanded property tax exemptions, starting with the 2027 statements. The new law slashes the veteran disability rating needed from 80% down to 40% and bumps of income limits across the board so way. More people qualify. This came from teamwork between the Washington State Association of County Assessors and Lawmakers. In Franklin County for example, the income cab jumps from $61,000 to $67,000 plus automatic exemptions that push it to 74,500 for singles or 82,000 for couples. Similar hikes hit Benton, Pierce, Thurston, and Whatcom Counties 2, maxing out around 77,000 to 85,000 base incomes. Homeowners are feeling the love already existing qualifiers, get auto upgraded, and the

1:01taxable home value freezes at the first eligible year to keep. Bill Steady. You got to live there at least six months a year, or qualify via care facility and deductions for stuff like Medicare premiums, prescriptions, or in-home care can lower your countable income. Bet disability pay doesn't count against you. The program rolls out in three levels, with the top tier wiping out excess levies and part two of the state school levy for those at max income. If you're over the limit, deferrals are still an option, and unaware past qualifiers might snag refunds for prior years. Heads up, way for your 2026 federal tax return, and docs before applying. Hit the Department of Revenue site for your county's details and, lock in that savings.