Property Tax Appeal in Lakewood, WA

How to Appeal in Lakewood

File a petition with the County Board of Equalization by July 1 or 60 days from your assessment notice. Provide comparable sales evidence.

What You Need

• ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
• ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
• ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
• ✓Filed before: July 1 (or 60 days from assessment notice, whichever is later)

Available Exemptions in Washington

Common property tax exemptions available in Washington: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.

Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.

FAQ

Can my taxes go up if I appeal?

In Washington, it's possible for the board to raise your value during the appeal process. However, this is rare and typically only happens if your property is significantly under-assessed.

How much does it cost to appeal?

Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.

What's the typical savings?

In Lakewood, with a median tax of $6,785/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $682-$1,018 per year.