Veteran widows and widowers

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

* [Homeowners with limited income](/sites/default/files/2022-02/64-0105.pdf) (PDF) * [Senior citizens and people with disabilities](/sites/default/files/2022-02/64-0011.pdf) (PDF) ### Assistance * [Widows or widowers of veterans](/sites/default/files/2022-02/63-0023.pdf) (PDF) ### Nonprofit organization exemption * [Nonprofit property tax](/taxes-rates/property-tax/nonprofit-property-tax-exemptions) * [How to renew your property tax exemption](/taxes-rates/property-tax/online-renewal-instructions-nonprofit-property-tax-exemptions) * [Locate the status of an exempt nonprofit property by county](https://dor.wa.gov/exemptions) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is property tax? In Washington State, all real and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law. Property tax was the first tax levied in the state of Washington. Today, property tax accounts for about 30% of total state and local taxes. It continues to be the most important revenue source for public schools, fire protection, libraries, and parks and recreation. [Revenue at a Glance](/sites/default/files/2024-09/RevenueAtAGlance.pdf) (PDF) provides more detail on property taxes and how