Washington State offers some decent property tax protections, but what many seniors don’t realize is that they must apply and re-qualify for the tax freeze. As a result, thousands of residents are missing out on one of the state’s most valuable protections. Washington’s Senior Property Tax Exemption and Tax Freeze program can reduce or even eliminate major portions of a homeowner’s tax bill.
Many seniors assume their county automatically adjusts their taxes when they turn 61 or retire, but the law requires a formal application and strict income verification. Here are seven things you need to know about Washington’s senior tax freeze.
