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WA SB6316

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

James McCune

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a $150,000 homestead exemption from property taxes for Washington residents with combined disposable income of $65,000 or less, effective for taxes levied in 2027 and thereafter

  • Eligible claimants must be age 61 or older, retired due to disability, or veterans receiving VA compensation with a 40% or higher service-connected disability rating (or total disability rating)

  • Exemption applies to principal residences including single-family homes, manufactured/mobile homes on foundations, floating homes, and cooperative housing units

  • Claimants must file declarations with the county assessor by June 30th, with renewal declarations required at least every six years

  • Exemption is added to (not replacing) existing property tax exemptions under RCW 84.36.379 through 84.36.389

Legislative Description

Creating a homestead exemption for seniors, persons retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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