Department of Revenue Special Notice
3 yr property tax exemptions July 25,2021 introduction.
The Law is RCW Chapter 84.70.010 ReductionInValueAssessments
Download link 3 pgs (full text)
Taxpayer’s Claim for Reduction of Assessments Resulting from Destroyued Real or Personal Property or Loss of Value in a Declared Disaster Area https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/property-tax/destroyed-property
https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/property-tax/destroyed-property
Under legislation passed in 2021, taxpayers may apply for a three-year exemption for physical improvement value added to single-family dwellings as a result of property destroyed by a qualifying natural disaster. The question is, “Is my home that was destroyed in the Oregon Rd, Elk Fire on August 18th, 2023 considered to be “in a Declared Disaster Area”?
This date has been extended to July 1, 2024. Applications must be submitted to the county assessor before starting construction on new improvements. Contact your local county assessor for more information or see the links listed under Forms and Publications. But per a phone call with Joe Hollenback at the end of June they would be willing to accept forms through July 1st, 2024.
RCW Chapter 84.70010_040 DestroyedPropAbatementyRefund
RCW84.70010_040
DestroyedPropAbatementRefund.pdf 3 pgss
IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief
IRS disaster assistance and emergency relief
Emergency Managemeny Division EMD Disaster Assistance gfor businessses
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses
RCW84.41.041
allows assessors to use drones for inspection
RCW84.56.020(4)
changes allow seizure of personal property on accountds that owe over $50
DOR Form 62 00852 Damaged Timber Adjustment Application
Fire Demolition and Rebuilding FAQs 2pg flyer Site Plan, Asbestos, Regional Air then bldg permit
Fire Disaster Relief. Legislative changes
Exemption for Qualifying Single-Family Residences Damaged by a Natural Disaster
Department of Revenue Form 64-0117. File with your local county assessor prior to beginning construction. Applications received after June 30, 2026, may not be approved.
Additional Tax Relief Available to Wildfire Victims
Spokane County Assessor’s Office announced it has identified additional property tax relief available to those suffering from destroyed property because of the Gray and Oregon Road Fires.
Department of Revenue Form 640003
https://www.spokanecounty.org/5449/Fire-Disaster-Relief ESB 5454
not yet investigated
EHB 1271 Adopted IAAO standards for property inspections and includes personal property for delinquent payments in the current year
Engrossed House Bill 1271 (EHB 1271) amends multiple statutes
WA State Legislature COMMITTEE SIGN IN
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REBUILDING