Property Tax Relief for Seniors

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King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Over the years, many seniors have contacted me about their increasing property taxes. Despite our region’s economic growth, many seniors on fixed-incomes are struggling as property taxes and the cost of living increase, but monthly incomes stay the same. Starting in 2020, seniors with 2019 annual incomes below $58,423 may be eligible for property tax relief.

To learn more and apply, you can go to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/TaxRelief or call 206-296-3920. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at 206-477-1007 or pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov.

2020 Tax Year Qualifying Income Brackets (based on 2019 income)

INCOME	EXEMPTION
$49,436 - $58,423 (in previous years: $35,001 - $40,000)	Standard Exempt from all excess levies and no reduction to the assessed value.
$40,448 - $49,435 (in previous years: $30,001 - $35,000)	Partial Exempt from regular tax levies on the first $50,000 of assessed value or 35%, whichever is greater, to a maximum limit of $70,000, and exempt from all excess levies.
$40,447 or less (in previous years: $30,000 or less)	Full Exempt from regular tax levies on the first $60,000 or 60% of assessed value, whichever is greater, and exempt from all excess levies.

With best wishes,
Pete von Reichbauer
King County Councilmember

Contact me: pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov
206-477-1007, 800-325-6165, TTY/TDD 206-296-1024
Website: www.kingcounty.gov/vonReichbauer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pete.vonreichbauer