IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE SENIOR EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR TAXES DUE STARTING IN 2020
New legislation has passed changing the income threshold for Kitsap County to $48,574 beginning in 2020
The Washington State Legislature has made major changes to the property tax exemption program beginning in 2020. The income limits will now be indexed at 65% of the median household income for Kitsap County. The new income threshold will be $48,574. The exemption category breakdown is as follows:
Category | 2019 Income Threshold | 2020 Income Threshold |
A | 0 – 30,000 | 0 – 33,628 |
B | 30,001 – 35,000 | 33,629 – 41,101 |
C | 35,001 – 40,000 | 41,102 – 48,574 |
If you are already on the exemption program and the threshold changes now place you into a new income category, we will make the change for you. As always, if you anticipate a change in your income that could result in a category change, please contact our office.
Other important changes that could impact your eligibility:
- Occupancy of Primary Residence: You must now occupy your primary residence for more than SIX months of the calendar year to continue your exemption.
- Living with a Relative for the Purpose of Long-Term Care: Applicants can now reside with a relative, for the purpose of long-term care, and still retain the exemption on their primary residence.
- Veteran's Service-Connected Disability: The disability rating required for disabled veterans is being reduced from 100% to 80%.
Understanding ESSB5160 - Senior Citizen & Disabled Persons Exemption & Deferral Program Changes
2019 Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5160 which implements many changes to the existing Senior Citizen & Disabled Persons Exemption & Deferral Programs. In this tutorial, we will identify the changes that will impact Kitsap County Homeowners beginning in 2020.
Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television - Senior Citizen & Disabled Person Exemption Program Changes
Please enjoy this short video produced by BKAT regarding the upcoming changes to our Senior Citizen & Disabled Persons Exemption Program.
Senior Citizen & Disabled Persons Property Tax Exemption Changes (time 1:32)