The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners
VANCOUVER – The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at an upcoming outreach signup event.
The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens.
Exemption specialists will be on hand at the Firstenburg Community Center in the Resource Classroom to enroll applicants from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 17. The center is located at 700 NE 136th Ave.
To schedule an appointment for the event, call (564) 397-2391 or email taxreduction@clark.wa.gov. Walk-ins also are welcome. Homeowners interested in attending should bring photo ID, federal tax return, W-2 and/or 1099, and any deduction documentation.
Learn more about the program and apply online at https://assessor-property-tax-exemption-program-clarkcountywa.hub.arcgis.com/.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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From a state brochure on the program,
“The exemption program qualifications are based off of age or disability, ownership, occupancy, and income. Details of each qualification follows.
Age or disability By December 31 of the assessment year, you must be any of the following:
• At least 61 years of age.
• At least 57 years of age and the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a person who was an exemption participant at the time of their death.
• Unable to work because of a disability.
• A disabled veteran with a service-connected evaluation of at least 80% or receiving compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at the 100% rate for a service-connected disability.”
Seems well worth checking into for residents who may meet the requirements.