H.O.M.E.S.

Do you qualify for  the property tax exemption in King County? HOMES (Homeowners’ Outreach, Mentoring, and Education Services) is a new housing program in April 2025 to educate seniors, veterans and people with disabilities who qualify with assistance in completing the application for the property tax exemption. The income limit has increased to $84,000, enabling a larger group to qualify for this exemption.

HOMES workshops are a partnership with Seattle Urban League and is funded by King County’s VSHSL program. You can read more about the program in our recent blog. 

Property Tax Exemption Application Assistance Workshops

Launching in May, monthly workshops will take place where eligible King County residents will meet with counselors who will help them complete the forms to apply for property tax exemption.

These will take place every 3rd Saturday beginning in May:

• May 17
• June 21
• July 19
• August 16
• September 20
• October 18
• November 15
• December 20

Eligibility:

• At least age 62 the first year you apply
• Disabled or a veteran with a service-connected evaluation of at least 80% total disability rating

Documents to Bring:

• Tax Return for the previous year
• Disability Letter
• Proof of Age and Identification such as WA Driver’s License
• Property Ownership documentation such as your property deed. Deeds can be obtained from the King County Recorder’s office, mortgage company, title company or KC Archives (pre-1992). The King County Recorder’s office phone number is 206 477-6620.
• Proof of Out of Pocket Medical expenses such as a doctor’s letter, bank statements showing deductions for out of pocket medical or pharmacy record. Your out of pocket medical is deducted from your adjusted gross income to determine your annual income.

Information Hub

Starting in June, KCDRC will host virtual Information Hub meetings where King County homeowners will have access to several community resources that will help them learn more about how they can prevent foreclosures on their home.

The DRC is a community-based nonprofit that provides conflict resolution services in King County for a wide variety of conflicts, including housing disputes. Many homeowners have avoided foreclosure with the help of DRC mediators.