King County · Washington
King County homestead exemption
In King County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the King County Department of Assessments.
- Office
- King County Department of Assessments
- Deadline
- Not in our data
- State exemption
- No general exemption
- Renewal
- Not in our dataStatewide rule
Washington has no general homestead exemption; the main break is the senior and disabled persons exemption, with income limits set by county. King County says owners 61+ with income under $84,000 can apply, and lists a $88,998 household-income limit for 2025 income; it strongly encourages applying online.
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Local homestead amounts in King County
No county-specific amounts are in our data. The statewide amounts on the Washington page apply.
How to check if you already have it
Once approved, the exemption continues while you stay eligible; tell the Assessor's Office about any change in status or income.
Washington rules that apply here
- Own and occupy a primary residence in Washington and have combined disposable income at or below your county's threshold.
- By December 31 of the assessment year: age 61 or older; or age 57+ and the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a prior participant; or unable to work because of a disability; or a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of at least 40%, or paid at the 100% rate.
Full Washington homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Senior or disabled exemptions · King County Department of Assessments
- Assessor · King County Department of Assessments
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