In Washington State there are more than a dozen tax relief programs available for qualifying homeowners. In Clark County, the majority of programs are managed by the Clark County Assessor, including the senior exemption and deferral program. The Treasurer's Office can also accept partial payments and may be able to offer a one-time penalty and interest waiver for qualified homeowners facing foreclosure or distraint.
Senior and Persons with Disabilities and Other Tax Relief Programs
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Tax Exemptions and other tax relief programs are available and are handled by the Clark County Assessor's Office.
If you are 61 years of age or disabled and meet specific qualifications, you may be eligible for a property tax exemption. Click the button below to find out if you qualify or to obtain more information from the Assessor’s office.
Property Tax Deferral Program
If you are 60 years of age and meet specific requirements, you may qualify for the Property Tax Deferral program offered by the Washington State Department of Revenue. Click the button below to find out if you qualify, or to obtain more information from the Assessor’s Office.
Payment Assistance Offered by the Treasurer
Installment Payments
The Treasurer’s Office accepts partial payments if a full payment can't be paid. The partial payment is applied to the oldest balance unless otherwise instructed (statutory interest and/or penalties apply). Although partial payments can reduce the amounts due and slow the accrual of interest, delinquent property taxes are subject to the payment deadlines as stated in RCW 84.56.020 and RCW 84.64.
Interest & Penalty Waivers for Income-Qualified Individuals Facing Tax Foreclosure or Distraint
If your primary residence is subject to tax foreclosure or distraint and your income meets requirements as outlined in RCW 84.36.381(5)(a), you may be eligible for a one-time waiver of outstanding interest and penalty on delinquent taxes. Other restrictions may apply to this waiver. Please contact taxrequests@clark.wa.gov to discuss your options with a tax specialist.
Other Resources
For foreclosure prevention, housing counseling and/or legal assistance, contact the Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC) at 877.894.4663.