The bill aims to enhance property tax relief for disabled veterans by lowering the disability rating requirement from a combined service-connected evaluation rating of 80 percent to 40 percent. This change is intended to make more disabled veterans eligible for property tax exemptions. The bill amends RCW 84.36.381, which outlines the criteria for property tax exemptions based on age, disability, and income thresholds. It also clarifies that surviving spouses or domestic partners of veterans who were receiving exemptions at the time of their death may qualify for the exemption if they meet certain age and requirement criteria.

Additionally, the bill introduces new sections that specify that certain existing laws (RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808) do not apply to this act and establishes that the provisions will take effect for taxes levied for collection in 2027 and thereafter. The overall goal of the legislation is to recognize the sacrifices made by military veterans and to ensure that more of them can benefit from property tax relief.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 84.36.381
Engrossed Bill: 84.36.381
Bill as Passed Legislature: 84.36.381
Session Law: 84.36.381