Relief is in Reach: Learn How to Qualify for Property Tax Breaks

Come to the next free Community Talk for an informative presentation on property tax relief programs, January 21, 2025, 4:00-5:00pm. UKC Senior Center will host the Washington State Department of Revenue and Kittitas County Assessor’s Office.

The presentation will cover four key property tax relief programs available to Washington homeowners, including exemptions and deferrals for seniors and disabled persons, limited income deferrals, and veteran widow/widower grants. Experts will discuss qualification requirements, program administration, and income considerations.
Featured speakers include:

• Ras Roberts, DOR Exemptions & Deferrals Program Manager

• Laura Osborne, DOR Individual Benefits Program Specialist

• Mike Hougardy, Kittitas County Assessor

• Sandy Scherich and Leslie Mohlman, Program Specialists

The free event includes a Q&A session where residents can learn about program eligibility. Under Assessor Hougardy’s leadership, over 700 properties currently participate in these relief programs. Find out if you can too.

Community Talks speakers are always free and always the third Tuesday of every month at 4:00pm at UKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third St., Cle Elum. For more information about this presentation or upcoming ones, please visit the UKCSC Centennial Center Facebook page, call 509-674-7530, email centerdir23@gmail.com, or visit the UKC Senior Center at 719 E. Third St, Cle Elum.