Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 6343: Providing tax relief to Washington residents impacted by the atmospheric river and winter weather event.

SB 6343 provides property tax relief to Washington homeowners whose property was damaged or destroyed by the atmospheric river and winter weather events. It allows for reduced property valuations and tax refunds if the property lost over 20% value in a declared disaster area, with refunds calculated based on days remaining in the tax year after the damage. The bill also creates a three-year tax exemption for physical improvements to single-family homes rebuilt after qualifying disasters, limited to the value reduction amount. This relief applies to properties in areas declared disaster zones by the governor or county authority, with applications due by October 1, 2026, for recent weather events.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief and exemptions for disaster-affected homeowners, directly advancing tax relief policies for impacted residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 28, 2026

HB 2746: Reducing state property taxes.

HB 2746 reduces Washington State's 2028 property tax levy by $2.1 billion, specifically by lowering the "part I highest lawful levy" amount used in tax calculations for that year. This adjustment directly affects all Washington property owners through the state's property tax system, as it modifies how tax rates are applied to assessed property values. The bill amends existing tax law (RCW 84.52.065) to implement this specific reduction for 2028, while maintaining the $3.60 per $1,000 assessed value cap for future years. It does not change current tax rates or provide immediate relief, only setting a defined reduction for the 2028 tax collection period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly reduces 2028 property tax levy by $2.1B via amended tax law, providing direct tax relief to property owners as a core fiscal action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 2743: Reducing state property taxes.

HB 2743 reduces Washington state property taxes by $2.1 billion for 2027, applying to all property owners statewide. The bill amends tax code to cap the combined state property tax rate at $3.60 per $1,000 of assessed value and mandates this specific $2.1 billion reduction in the 2027 tax levy. It does not change tax rates for prior years but sets a permanent cap on future combined tax levies. This is a direct adjustment to the state's property tax collection amount, not a rate change for individual properties. The bill affects all taxable property within Washington, as the tax is statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces property taxes by $2.1B with permanent rate cap, providing direct tax relief - aligns with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2376: Concerning property tax reform.

HB 2376 expands property tax relief for eligible seniors, disabled retirees, and veterans by creating tiered exemptions based on income. It directly affects Washington residents aged 61+ (or disabled retirees/veterans with 80%+ service-connected disability), who qualify for full or partial exemptions on property taxes if their combined income falls below specific thresholds. Key provisions include: full exemption from excess taxes and state/local taxes for those below income threshold 3; exemptions covering 45% of home value (up to $200,000) for threshold 2; and 80% coverage (up to $500,000) for threshold 1. The bill also establishes rules for valuing homes using 1995 values or requalification assessments, and allows exemptions to transfer to new residences under specific conditions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands property tax relief for seniors/disabled/veterans with low income via tiered exemptions, directly reducing tax burden on lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for seniors/veterans, reducing housing costs for eligible homeowners and increasing affordability without restricting housing policies.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly provides property tax relief exemptions for veterans with 80%+ service-connected disability, expanding their financial benefits under tiered income-based exemptions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Veteran Healthcare

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signed · Washington · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 6162: Concerning property tax reform.

SB 6162 expands Washington’s senior property tax relief program to help older residents and veterans with lower incomes. It directly affects seniors aged 61+ (or disabled retirees), veterans with 40%+ VA disability ratings, and surviving spouses aged 57+ who meet income thresholds. The bill provides tiered tax relief: full exemption from all property taxes for those below income threshold 3, and partial exemptions (covering up to 80% of home value) for those between thresholds 1 and 2. Key changes include simplifying eligibility rules, allowing income adjustments for events like spouse death or Social Security COLAs, and locking in lower property valuations for qualifying homeowners.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief for seniors/veterans with lower incomes, reducing their tax burden via tiered exemptions per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands property tax relief for seniors/veterans with lower incomes, reducing housing costs and advancing affordability for vulnerable groups.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans with 40%+ VA disability ratings in expanded property tax relief program, providing tiered tax exemptions as a direct benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Tags Seniors

in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 23, 2026

SJR 8209: Concerning property tax relief.

SJR 8209 proposes a constitutional amendment to create two property tax relief mechanisms in Washington State: a homestead exemption for primary homeowners (limiting state property taxes on their residence to a fixed dollar amount) and a renter's credit refunding part of rent paid by qualifying tenants. Both provisions require future legislation to set specific dollar amounts, with the renter's credit capped at the same maximum as the homeowner exemption. The amendment would need voter approval to take effect, as it modifies the state constitution, and would not shift tax burdens to other property types or increase overall tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes property tax relief for homeowners and renters, reducing tax burden on qualifying residents per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRenter's credit refunds part of rent for qualifying tenants, directly increasing affordability and tenant financial relief per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · Washington · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2224: Concerning fire protection districts.

HB 2224 allows cities and towns in Washington to create fire protection districts with boundaries matching their city limits, subject to voter approval. It requires cities to include detailed financing plans in their proposals, showing how property taxes or special fees will be used and how they will impact existing city tax levies. For districts formed before July 1, 2026, cities must reduce their own property tax levies by the amount the new district imposes; for districts formed after that date, cities must stay within specific tax rate limits. The bill also mandates public hearings and specifies ballot language requirements for voter approval. This directly affects local governments creating districts and property owners through potential tax changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed tax financing plans and mandates city tax levy reductions for new fire districts, promoting fiscal responsibility in local budget management.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2621: Concerning property tax reform.

HB 2621 expands Washington's senior property tax relief program to cover more residents. It increases income thresholds for full exemption (from $50,000 to $70,000 for moderate income, and $60,000 to $80,000 for lowest income) and raises the property value cap for full exemption (to $500,000). Eligibility includes residents 61+ or disabled retirees, veterans with 40%+ disability rating, and surviving spouses 57+. The bill also streamlines how exemptions transfer when moving homes and requires clearer reporting on how property tax revenue is used. This directly affects seniors and disabled homeowners with limited income who own their primary residence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief for seniors/disabled by raising income thresholds and property caps, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands property tax relief for seniors, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for vulnerable residents through higher income thresholds and property value caps.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans with 40%+ disability in expanded property tax relief program, directly advancing veteran financial benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Property Taxes Tags Seniors

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in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 6320: Concerning alternative learning experiences.

This bill (SB 6320) modifies Washington State's funding formula for school district enrichment levies and creates new rules for students in alternative learning experiences. It adjusts state funding based on actual district levy rates (capping at $1.50 per $1,000 assessed value) and establishes a process for districts to restore funding for students in remote online programs when certified by a healthcare provider due to immunosuppression, chronic illness, injury, or bullying-related medical conditions. The bill defines "multidistrict online providers" as organizations serving students across multiple districts, excluding certain cooperative programs. It directly affects school districts, students in remote learning, and tribal education compact schools by changing how enrollment and funding are calculated for alternative learning programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies state funding formula for school districts with levy rate cap ($1.50/$1k), promoting fiscal responsibility in budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies funding to restore support for remote learning access when certified by healthcare providers for medical reasons, directly advancing educational access for vulnerable students.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding School Safety

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2638: Creating a property tax exemption for surviving spouses or domestic partners of officers and firefighters who have died from duty-related injury or disease.

HB 2638 creates a property tax exemption for surviving spouses or domestic partners of Washington state or local officers and firefighters who died from duty-related injuries or diseases. The exemption applies to the primary residence of qualifying survivors, reducing or eliminating property taxes based on their combined income level (with three income thresholds). Survivors with the lowest income are exempt from all property taxes, while those with higher incomes receive partial exemptions on a portion of their home's value. This policy change directly affects eligible surviving family members by easing their property tax burden, as outlined in new provisions to Washington's property tax code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for lower-income survivors, providing direct tax relief through reduced property taxes for qualifying households.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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