Washington homestead exemption

4 sourced points for Washington, each linked to the official page it comes from.

• If you meet criteria such as age and income, you may be eligible for the exemption for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Apply through your county assessor. dor.wa.govOct 21
• To qualify, you must be 61 or older by December 31 of the year you file, retired because of disability, or a veteran receiving VA disability compensation at a qualifying rating. The home must be your principal place of residence. app.leg.wa.govOct 21
• Moving to a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, adult family home or a relative's home for long term care doesn't by itself disqualify you, if the home is left temporarily unoccupied. app.leg.wa.govOct 21
• You can move the exemption to a replacement home, but no one can get it on more than one residence in a year. app.leg.wa.govOct 21

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