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Property Tax Relief Programs in King County
More than 26,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in King County who qualify for a tax exemption haven’t claimed it…are you or your family member one of them?
If you are homeowner, make $58k or less per year, and are either age 61+ or retired due to disability, there is a good chance you qualify. You can even retroactively apply for the exemption for the prior 3 years!
Scroll down for details on this exemption plus 4 other property tax relief programs that King County offers.
In another county? Here is the full list of income thresholds for every county in Washington State, and here is another link to view the programs each county offers.
Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption
WHAT IS IT?
A reduction in King County property tax for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
WHO QUALIFIES?
- Seniors age 61+
or
- Those who cannot work due to a disability
or
- Veterans with service-related disabilities
YOU MUST…
- Own your home
- Have occupied it as a primary residence at least 6 months out of the year
INCOME LIMIT
- $58,423 maximum annual household income in the previous year
WAYS TO APPLY
- Click here to apply online
- Call 206-296-3920
- Ask your local senior center if they help with applications
Senior/Disabled Property Tax Deferral
WHAT IS IT?
The ability for seniors & disabled people to defer unpaid property tax/special assessments, including back taxes for as long as you’ve owned the home. Deferred taxes + any accumulated interest then become a lien on the property until it’s repaid.
WHO QUALIFIES?
- Seniors age 60+
or
- Those who cannot work due to a physical disability
YOU MUST…
- Own your home and have lived in it for more than 9 months in a calendar year
- Meet an equity requirement
INCOME LIMIT
- $67,411 maximum annual household disposable income
HOW TO APPLY
- Call 206-263-2338
MORE TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS…
Limited Income Deferral
WHAT IS IT?
The ability to defer the second installment of your property taxes/special assessments (normally due October 31st) if you are a low-income homeowner. The deferred taxes plus interest become a lien on the property until they’re repaid.
YOU MUST…
- Have owned your property for 5 years
- Be living in the home as of January 1st of the application year AND more than 9 months during that year
- Meet an equity retirement
- Have already paid the first half of your taxes (due April 30th)
INCOME LIMIT
- $57,000 maximum annual household income in the previous year
HOW TO APPLY
- Call 206-263-2338
Homeowner Improvement Exemption
WHAT IS IT?
Relief from tax increases caused by major additions or remodels.
YOU MUST…
- Own a detached single family dwelling (including mobile homes)
- File your claim for exemption with the assessor BEFORE construction is complete
HOW TO APPLY
- Call 206-263-2338
Flood & Storm Damage Property Tax Reduction
WHAT IS IT?
Tax relief for property damaged by something beyond the owner’s control. Eligible properties receive a reduction of assessed value resulting in lower property taxes. In addition, taxpayers can receive an exemption to keep taxes lower for the 3 years after they rebuild.
YOU MUST…
- Have your property on the assessment roll as of January 1st in the year it was damaged
- Have property that was destroyed, OR was in a declared disaster area and reduced in value by more than 20% as a result of the disaster
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete a Destroyed Property Claim Form and file it with King County Dept of Assessments within 3 years of the damaging event
- Call 206-263-2332 with questions
For more information on any of these programs, visit the King County Assessor’s tax relief page. You can also find info for other counties on the WA Dept of Revenue website.
© Copyright 2023, Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island.
Favorite Local Pumpkin Patches
Grab your boots, pack a thermos…it’s time to choose those perfect Halloween pumpkins! This year, why not explore a new town and make your pumpkin patch experience a true adventure? All of these farms are open every weekend in October, and most are open on weekdays too. Some even welcome your furry family members on a leash. Scroll down for the full scoop!
Eastside | North of Seattle | South of Seattle
Eastside
Fletcher Farm
Dog-friendly with a scavenger hunt, farm animal zoo, storybook trail, mini-golf, photo stations, and junior corn maze for the little ones. End of season Halloween Bash, too!
18712 SE May Valley Road | Issaquah
fletcherfarmevents@gmail.com
fletcherfarmissaquah.com
Jubilee Farm
Hay rides, food trucks, music, hay maze, & hot apple cider.
229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE | Carnation
(425) 222-4558
jubileefarm.org
Novelty Hill Farm
Dog-friendly! Corn maze, farm animals, trike track, & games.
26617 NE 124th Street | Duvall
(425) 788-2416
noveltyhillfarm.com
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Live music, scavenger hunt, hay rides, mini pumpkin decoration, climbing tractor, conservation tours, & apple slingshot.
10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE | Carnation
(425) 788-1134
oxbow.org/oxtober
Remlinger Farms
25 rides & attractions for children (including a train, carousel, & mini roller-coaster!), pony rides, apple cannon, restaurant, & new brewery with 20 choices on tap.
32610 NE 32nd Street | Carnation, WA
(425) 451-8740
remlingerfarms.com
Serres Farm
Mini train rides, corn maze and a dazzling variety of specialty pumpkins.
20306 NE 50th St | Redmond, WA
(425) 868-3017
serresfarm.com/pumpkin-patch
Two Brothers Pumpkins at Game Haven Farm
Baby calves and an eerie number of well-attired scarecrows.
7110 310th Avenue NE | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4313
facebook.com/twobrotherspumpkins
North of Seattle
Bailey Vegetables
Kettle corn, cider, U-pick apples, baked goods, and kids play area with hay run, farm trikes & sandbox.
12691 Springhetti Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-8826
baileyveg.com/pumpkin-patch
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
12-acre corn maze, 2 kids’ mazes, play barn, hay rides, trike track, & apple cannon. Fire pit rentals for private groups, too!
10917 Elliott Road | Snohomish
(360) 668-2506
bobscorn.com/pumpkins
Carleton Farm
5-acre corn maze, playground, paintball gallery, apple guns, hay rides, & kids’ bucket train.
630 Sunnyside Blvd SE | Lake Stevens, WA
(425) 343-4963
carletonfarm.com/fall-fun
Craven Farm
15-acre corn maze, kids maze, farm animals, mini golf, cow train, foosball, espresso, cider donuts, & scarecrow making. Fire pit rentals and special dog-friendly days, too!
13817 Short School Road | Snohomish
(360) 568-2601
cravenfarm.com/fall-festival
Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm
Lots of baby animals, “corn maize maze,” hay tunnel, toy duck races, photo boards, & veggie garden.
15308 52nd Ave W | Edmonds
(425) 743-3694
fairbankfarm.com
Stocker Farms
30+ attractions including a giant jumping pillow, tire mountain, epic play area, zip line, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, & more. The farm’s evil twin, Stalker Farms, comes out at night.
8705 Marsh Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-7391
stockerfarms.com
Swans Trail Farms
Washington State corn maze, kids corn maze, petting farm, wagon rides, big slides, zip lines, u-pick apple orchard & live duck races.
7301 Rivershore Rd | Snohomish
(425) 330-3084
swanstrailfarms.com
South of Seattle
Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Rubber duck races, hay slides, corn pit, farm animals, hay maze, & corn maze.
Pumpkin Patch: 27508 W Valley Hwy N | Kent
Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S 277th St | Kent
(253) 854-5692
carpinito.com
Maris Farms
Racing pigs & ducks, mega slide, corn maze, jump pillow, animals, zip lines, rides, plus the creepy “Haunted Woods” complete with zombies and homicidal maniacs.
25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway | Buckley
(253) 862-2848
marisfarms.com
Mosby Farms
Dog-friendly! Corn maze and fresh farm market.
3104 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd | Auburn
(253) 405-0711
mosbyfarm.com/pumpkinpatch
Spooner Farms
Corn maze, pumpkin sling shot, speedway, farm animals, caramel apples, & roasted corn.
9710 State Route 162 East | Puyallup
(253) 840-2059
spoonerberries.com
Thomasson Family Farm
Laser tag, corn maze, play barn, farm animals, slides, duck races, trike track, apple slingshot, and giant Jenga & Connect 4.
38223 236th Avenue SE | Enumclaw
(360) 802-0503
thomassonfarm.com
We earn the trust and loyalty of our brokers and clients by doing real estate exceptionally well. The leader in our market, we deliver client-focused service in an authentic, collaborative, and transparent manner and with the unmatched knowledge and expertise that comes from decades of experience.
2737 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | (206) 232-0446
mercerisland@windermere.com
© Copyright 2022 Windermere Mercer Island
Puget Sound Pumpkin Patches
Grab your boots, pack a thermos…it’s time to choose those perfect Halloween pumpkins! This year, why not explore a new town and make your pumpkin patch experience a true adventure? All of these farms are open every weekend in October, and most are open on weekdays too. Check out their websites to find the most current hours.
EASTSIDE
Fall City Farms
Pumpkins, cider, mini doughnuts, wagon rides & farm animals.
3636 Neal Road | Fall City, WA
(425) 222-4553
fallcityfarms.com/pumpkins
Fox Hollow Farm
Hay maze, Haunted Forest, bounce inflatables, farm animals, s’more roasting…and espresso!
12031 Issaquah-Hobart Rd. SE | Issaquah
(425) 996-0575
foxhollowfamilyfarm.com
Jubilee Farm
Hay rides, pumpkin trebuchet, food trucks, music, hay maze & hand-crank cider press.
229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE | Carnation
(425) 222-4558
jubileefarm.org
Oxbow Farm
Kids’ farm tours, hay rides, arts & crafts, climbing tractor, house of hay & pumpkin slingshot.
10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE | Carnation
(425) 788-1134
oxbow.org/oxtober
Remlinger Farms
25 rides & attractions (including a mini roller coaster!), hay rides, pony rides & farm faire.
32610 NE 32nd Street | Carnation, WA
(425) 451-8740
remlingerfarms.com
Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch at Game Haven Greenery
Baby calves and an eerie number of well-attired scarecrows.
7110 310th Avenue NE | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4313
facebook.com/twobrotherspumpkins
NORTH OF SEATTLE
Bailey Vegetables
Play barn, wagon rides, kettle corn, and oodles of fresh produce.
12711 Springhetti Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-8826
baileyveg.com
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
10-acre corn maze, kids’ maze, play area, big slides & apple cannon.
10917 Elliott Road | Snohomish
(360) 668-2506
bobscorn.com
Carleton Farm
Pumpkin cannon, zip line, hay mountain, kids’ corn maze & giant pumpkin jump pad.
630 Sunnyside Blvd SE | Lake Stevens, WA
(425) 334-2297
carletonfarm.com
Craven Farm
Corn mazes, farm animals, miniature golf, hay rides, espresso (!) & face painting.
13817 Short School Road | Snohomish
(360) 568-2601
cravenfarm.com/fall-festival
Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm
Tiny Tot “maize maze,” hay tunnel, veggie garden & flocks of farm animals.
15308 52nd Ave W | Edmonds
(425) 743-3694
fairbankfarm.com
Stocker Farms
Country Market: 10622 Airport Way | Snohomish
7-Acre Corn Maze & Pumpkin Events: 8705 Marsh Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-7391
stockerfarms.com
The Farm at Swan’s Trail in Snohomish
Corn maze, petting farm, wagon rides, u-pick apple orchard & live duck races.
7301 Rivershore Rd | Snohomish
(425) 334-4124
thefarm1.com
SOUTH OF SEATTLE
Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Rubber duck derby, hay rides, hay slides, kettle corn & corn maze
6868 S. 277th St | Kent
(253) 854-5692
carpinito.com
Maris Farms
Racing pigs & ducks, corn maze, plus the creepy “Haunted Woods” complete with zombies and homicidal maniacs.
25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway | Buckley
(253) 377-3574
marisfarms.com
Mosby Farms
Corn maze, hay rides and fresh farm market.
12754 SE Green Valley Road | Auburn
(253) 405-0711
mosbyfarm.com/pumpkin-patch
Scholz Farm and Garden
Farm animals, corn maze, fresh veggies & preserves.
14310 128th Street E | Puyallup
(253) 848-7604
pugetsoundfresh.org/farm/scholz-farm-and-garden
Spooner Farms
Corn maze, pumpkin sling shot, farm animals, face painting, caramel apples & roasted corn.
9710 State Route 162 East | Puyallup
(253) 840-2059
spoonerberries.com
Thomasson Family Farm
Laser tag, corn box, hay barn, petting farm, slides, duck races, wagon rides & tricycle track
38223 236th Avenue SE | Enumclaw
(360) 802-0503
thomassonfarm.com
ABOUT WINDERMERE MERCER ISLAND
We earn the trust and loyalty of our brokers and clients by doing real estate exceptionally well. The leader in our market, we deliver client-focused service in an authentic, collaborative and transparent manner and with the unmatched knowledge and expertise that comes from decades of experience.
windermeremercerisland.com | (206) 232-0446 | mercerisland@windermere.com
2737 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
© Copyright 2018, Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island.
