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 0002e (Please fill out the top form only)
• Senior citizen change in status report. RCW 84.36.385, Application Form 64 0018e (Please fill out the top form only)
• Deferral of Taxes, Application Form 64 0011e
• Limited Income Property Tax Deferral, Application Form 64 0105e
• Forest Land (not applicable in Benton County)
• Current Use Programs (Farms and Open-Space), Application Form 64 0024e ($180.00 application fee is required. 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.