Property Tax Exemption Change of Status Form
For Kitsap County residents who are currently receiving a senior citizen or disabled persons property tax exemption.
During the years between your required renewals, you must report any changes that would affect your exemption status to the Assessor's Office by completing a Status Change Form.
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| What kind of change could affect my
exemption status? • Change in income - ONLY if it will
affect the exemption status you are currently receiving. This includes an
annual income increase or decrease
that may put you into a different income category OR increases
your annual income over the limit.
• Death of someone currently receiving the exemption.
• Change in marital status.
• Temporarily or permanently move to another home, nursing home or assisted living facility.
• Sale or transfer of the home.
• No longer occupy the home for more than 6 months during a calendar year.
• Change in disability status (no longer disabled or have become gainfully employed).
| What will I need? You will need all income documentation for last year, including federal tax return and all other supporting documents, etc.
You'll need to provide these documents for you, your spouse or registered domestic partner as well as any co-owners who live with you.
Here is a printable list of documents that you will need. For more information read our frequently asked questions | How do I submit my status change online? Click below and follow the step-by- step instructions. You will be asked to upload your supporting documents.
Change of Status Online Form
If you have questions, email us at assessor@kitsap.gov or call 360-337-7160.
Here are some helpful tips for using the online application.
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Getting Help
The application process includes several steps, such as gathering information to enter and documents to attach. We encourage you to ask a friend or family member for assistance if needed. Your local senior centers may also be helpful. Our staff is also available to assist you.
Qualification Details
Your qualification for a property tax exemption is based on your ownership, occupancy, age, and income for the preceding year. For example, a property tax exemption for 2024 is based on 2023 information.
You must meet the following requirements to qualify:
Ownership and Occupancy: You own and occupy your house, mobile home, condo, or co-op. It is your principal residence and has been your principal residence for more than 6 months in the preceding year.
Age or disability:
• You are at least age 61 by December 31 of the preceding year.
• Or you are veteran with a service-connected disability (80% or higher) or disabled.
• You might also qualify if your deceased spouse or registered domestic partner had an exemption at the time of death and you were at least age 57 that year.
Income: For an exemption on your 2024 property taxes, your household income for 2023 must be $65,000 or less. Household income includes income received by you, by your spouse or domestic partner, and by a co-owner who lives with you. It includes taxable and non-taxable income for the IRS. There are some qualified expenses that can be subtracted.
What to expect when you apply: Once the review process is complete; you will be notified of your exemption status in writing, or we'll ask you for additional information if needed.
Still have questions? Review our FAQs or contact our office:
Kitsap County Assessor's Office
614 Division Street MS-22, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-337-7160 | assessor@kitsap.gov
