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Senior Citizen/Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption offered by Pierce County Assessors-Treasurer Office

Senior Citizen/Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption offered by Pierce County Assessors-Treasurer Office

Reduces the property taxes that qualifying seniors and disabled persons have to pay. Freezes the value of the residence, exempts qualified households from paying excess levies and possibly a portion of regular levies. Total household income must not exceed $64,000. Exemption levels are determined by income. Seniors are required to be 61 years old by December 31 in the year prior to application. There is no age limit for those with disabilities, but they must be unable to work due to a disability. A doctor's note to verify disability will be required with the application. Exemptions are available for the primary residence and up to one acre of land. A mobile home may also qualify as a residence.

Physical Address

2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Voice

(253) 798-2169

Tax Exemption Hotline

Application process

Call for details on the program.  Applications can be sent in by mail, over the phone or online.

Fee

No fees for this service.

Eligibility

Must have a gross income under $64,000, own and reside in the home, be at least 61 years of age or disabled.

Service area

Pierce, WA

Agency info

Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Office

Administer our duties in a manner that assures public confidence in our accuracy, productivity and fairness while ensuring all property subject to taxation is valued in accordance with state law.