Washington Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Washington, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Tax Deferral for Homeowners with Limited Income | Homestead Exemption | Deferral | Deferral | All taxes | Application and supporting documents due by September 1; must renew each year. |
| Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities | Senior (65+) Exemption | Deferral | Deferral | All taxes | File at least 30 days before the property tax/special assessment is due (assessor may accept late applications). |
| Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities (and Veterans with Disabilities) | Senior (65+) Exemption | Assessment freeze | Assessment freeze | Varies | Application and supporting documents due by December 31 of the assessment year; the county assessor may accept late applications. Refunds for prior years available if filed within three years. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.