- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Asotin Today
By the People, for the People
Asotin County Raises Property Tax Deduction Thresholds
New law increases income limits and simplifies the application process for seniors and disabled veterans
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Asotin County, Washington has increased the income thresholds and simplified the application process for property tax deductions and exemptions for seniors and disabled military veterans. Governor Ferguson signed a new law raising the income limit from $42,000 to $61,000, with standard deductions of $7,500 for individuals and $15,000 for couples. The changes aim to make the program more accessible and reduce administrative burdens.
Why it matters
The property tax deduction program helps support low-income seniors and disabled veterans in Asotin County by reducing their tax burden. The increased income limits and simplified application process will allow more residents to take advantage of the program, providing financial relief. This is especially important as the cost of living continues to rise in the region.
The details
Under the new law, Asotin County residents over 61 years old who live in the county at least 6 months per year can now qualify for property tax deductions and exemptions if their income is below $61,000. This includes disabled military veterans with at least an 80% disability rating, regardless of age. Previously, the income threshold was $42,000, and applicants had to provide detailed documentation of deductions like prescription and in-home medical expenses. The new law establishes standard deductions of $7,500 for individuals and $15,000 for couples, streamlining the application process.
- Governor Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6162 in March 2026.
- The new property tax deduction program takes effect on January 1, 2027.
The players
Governor Ferguson
The governor of Washington state who signed the legislation increasing the property tax deduction thresholds in Asotin County.
Jenny Rynearson
The Asotin County Assessor who was part of the legislative committee working to update the property tax deduction program.
What they’re saying
“'It also creates a lot of work for my office, as far as sifting through all those receipts that somebody has to bring in along with their tax returns, social security earning statements, all of those kinds of things to see what qualifies and what doesn't.'”
— Jenny Rynearson, Asotin County Assessor
What’s next
The Asotin County Assessor's office will begin accepting applications for the new, simplified property tax deduction program on January 1, 2027.
The takeaway
The changes to Asotin County's property tax deduction program demonstrate a commitment to supporting low-income seniors and disabled veterans by making the application process more accessible and reducing administrative burdens. This type of targeted tax relief can help offset the rising cost of living and allow more residents to remain in their homes.
