This bill amends existing laws regarding municipal exemptions from fees for landfills and property tax exemptions. It allows municipalities to partially or fully exempt fees for waste disposal from the rehabilitation or demolition of structures on "deteriorated property," which is now defined to include specific criteria for both residential and commercial properties. The bill specifies that the exemption can apply to properties in designated deteriorating areas and outlines eligibility requirements, including the need for a written application.

Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions for property tax exemptions, allowing municipalities to classify and exempt real property from taxation without requiring voter ratification for all exemptions. It introduces a new threshold for voter approval if the exemption exceeds $75,000 and removes previous age and disability requirements for certain tax exemptions. The bill also permits municipalities to classify personal property for tax purposes and levy a flat tax on exempted personal property, while repealing numerous sections of the existing law that are no longer applicable.

Statutes affected:
HB0291A, AM HB 291, introduced 02/04/2026: 29.35.050, 29.45.050, 29.45.055