Poulsbo, WA · Kitsap County
Residential Exemption Instructions and Application
This application lets Poulsbo homeowners request a three-year property tax exemption for eligible improvements to an existing single-family dwelling.
What this form is
Use this application to request a property tax exemption for an eligible physical improvement to an existing single-family dwelling. File the claim with the Kitsap County Assessor before construction begins. The form asks for the property and owner details, improvement description and estimated cost, construction start date, contractor, and building permit information; the owner certifies the information and signs and dates the application.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a tax exemption for an eligible improvement to an existing single-family dwelling should submit this application before construction.
How to submit it
Submit the application to Kitsap County Assessor, 619 Division Street, MS-22, Port Orchard, WA 98366; the form also lists fax 360-337-4874 and [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions do not identify any notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Exemption Instructions and Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and owner information, describe the improvement, and provide its estimated cost, construction start date, contractor, and permit details.
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Sign And Date
The owner certifies the information and signs and dates the application.
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Submit To The County Assessor
Send the application to the Kitsap County Assessor by mail, fax, or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Residential Exemption Application do?
- It lets a homeowner apply for a three-year property tax exemption on an eligible physical improvement to an existing single-family dwelling.
- When should I file the application?
- Submit the application to the Kitsap County Assessor before construction begins. The instructions say the claim must be filed before the improvement is completed.
- How do I submit the Residential Exemption Application?
- Send it to Kitsap County Assessor, 619 Division Street, MS-22, Port Orchard, WA 98366. The form also lists fax 360-337-4874 and [email protected].
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Exemption Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the instructions do not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
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