Washington’s constitution and codes provide limited property tax relief to specific classes of individuals.  There are eight primary programs:

  • Homeowner’s Remodel Exemption RCW 84.36.400, Application Form 64 0009e
  • Destroyed Property RCW 84.70, Application Form 64 0003e
  •  Senior citizen & Disabled RCW 84.36.381, Application Form  64 0002.1
  • Senior citizen change in status report. RCW 84.36.385, Application Form 64 001.3
  • Deferral of Taxes, Application Form 64 0011
  • Limited Income Property Tax Deferral, Application Form 64 0105
  • Forest Land (not applicable in Benton County)
  • Current Use Programs (Farms and Open-Space), Application Form 64 0024e (Application fee is required- $450.00 Application fee for the Current Use Farm and Ag program and $500 for the Open Space program. Make check or money order payable to Benton County Treasurer)
  • Historic Preservation RCW 84 26 020, Application Form 64 0035e

State laws and codes govern each program.  Exercise of local options and authority can vary for application fees.