Bill > SB5289

This bill provides property tax relief to senior citizens in the state of Washington. It adds a new section to chapter 84.36 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to exempt all real property owned by persons 75 years of age or older from state and local property taxes, regardless of their combined household income. The exemption applies to the person's principal residence, and they must have owned the property at the time of filing the claim. The bill also allows seniors who have been confined to a hospital, nursing home, or other long-term care facility to maintain their exemption status if certain conditions are met. The provisions of this act apply to taxes levied for collection in 2022 and thereafter.