Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

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.

Provides property tax exemption and deferral information for the following situations: Property tax exemption program for senior citizens and people who are disabled -  The qualifying applicant receives a reduction in the amount of property taxes due.    -  The amount of the reduction is based on the applicant's income, the value of the residence, and the local levy rates.   Property tax deferral program for senior citizens and people who are disabled -  For the qualifying applicant, the laws governing this program allow payment of property taxes and special assessments for current and delinquent years.    -  The deferred amount accrues 5% simple interest until repayment is complete.    -  Deferrals must be repaid when the home is sold, the applicant passes away, or the home is no longer used as the primary residence.   Property tax deferral program for homeowners with limited income -  Program allows payment of the second half property tax installment due in October of the current year.     -  The deferred amount accrues simple interest until repayment is complete.    -  The interest rate varies and is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent.    -  Deferrals must be repaid when the home is sold, the applicant passes away, or the home is no longer used as the primary residence.   Property tax assistance program for widows or widowers of veterans -  The qualifying applicant receives assistance for payment of property taxes in the form of a grant.   -  The assistance amount is based on the applicant’s income, the value of the residence, and the local levy rates.    -  The grant does not have to be repaid as long as the applicant continues to live in the residence until at least December 15 in the year a grant is received.

Provides information to King County property taxpayers about the assessment process and how to appeal assessments they believe exceed market value. Acts independently of the County Assessor’s Office in accordance with state law. Staff have access to the Assessors' databases and can assist taxpayers by helping to identify comparable sales and prepare a more effective appeal.   Staff also provides information and eligibility criteria on property tax deferral and exemption programs, including:   - Senior Citizen Exemption and Senior Citizen Deferral programs -  Home Improvement Deferral   -  Disability Exemption  Brochures are available answering common property tax and valuation questions.

The assessor values real property using one or more of the following appraisal methods:   Market or sales comparison value is determined or estimated based on multiple sales of similar properties.  Most residential property is valued using this method.  Cost approach value is determined based on the cost of replacing an existing structure with a similar one that serves the same purpose. This method is used to value new construction.  Income value is determined based on the income producing potential of the property. This method is used primarily to value business property.

Responsible for assessing all property in the county for property tax and other purposes.

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

Property Tax Exemption Program - Exemptions vary based on income - Adults, 62 and older, must meet low-income requirements OR - Be physically disabled (can be any age) and unable to work or a veteran - Approves exemptions of property owned by non-profits   Senior Citizens/Disabled Deferral - Residents who are 60 or older or are retired because of physical disability may qualify for deferral of property tax liability - Own the home and occupy it at least nine months a year - Deferred taxes become a lien on the property until you repay the total amount   Limited Income Deferral - Residents who have owned their property for five years - The first half of the property taxes due April 30 must be paid before applying for the deferral on the second installment due Oct 31 - The rate of interest for the deferral is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent - The deferred taxes, plus accumulated interest, become a lien on the property - 40% percent of the property taxes can be deferred and /or special assessments

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

The Clark County Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons program can help pay for property taxes. Under the exemption program, the residence’s assessed value is frozen and they are exempt from excess and special levies resulting in a reduction in their property taxes.

Reduced property tax for those 61 years of age and older who meet income guidelines.

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses

The assessor values real property using one or more of the following appraisal methods: Market or sales comparison value is determined or estimated based on multiple sales of similar properties.  Most residential property is valued using this method.  Cost approach value is determined based on the cost of replacing an existing structure with a similar one that serves the same purpose.  This method is used to value new construction.  Income value is determined based on the income producing potential of the property. This method is used primarily to value business property.

Provides applications and registration information for: - Neighborhood Matching Fund - Business license tax certificate - Voter registration - Collision reports - Property tax exemptions - Pet licenses