If you make qualified energy-efficient improvements to your home after Jan. 1, 2023, you may qualify for a tax credit up to $3,200. You can claim the credit for improvements made through 2032. For improvements installed in 2022 or earlier: Use previous versions of Form 5695.
Owner-occupied single-family residences that are remodeled or renovated may be eligible for property tax relief. If approved (by King County), owners who timely apply will receive an exemption of up to 30% of the original structure value for three years.
Provides tax relief to a domiciled resident who is the legal owner of residential property on or before December 31st of each year and which property is the principal residence (owner-occupied) of said person.
You may qualify for a deferral of your property tax liability if: You are 60 or older, or retired because of physical disability. You own the home in which you live and occupy it at least nine months a year. Your household income for 2024 was $88,998 or less.
As of 2022, under the federal exemption the homestead exemption for someone's primary residence is $27,900 in equity if filing alone and $55,800 in equity if filing married together.
Capital gains are added to the AGI calculation without any loss deduction. Both of these items could result in your income exceeding the income limit for the property tax exemption program even though the AGI on your tax return is below $84,000 for 2023-2025 income years ($58,423 for 2020-2022 income years).
Please call our office at 206-296-3920. We have experienced exemptions staff ready and willing to assist you in completing your forms. They can also answer questions about which documents you should provide. Once I have applied for an exemption, when will I hear from your office?
You may qualify for a deferral of your property tax liability if: You are 60 or older, or retired because of physical disability.