Every year it seems for as long as I can remember property taxes have increased.
Did you know that doesn’t have to be the case?
In this article you’ll learn if you qualify to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars EVERY YEAR!!
For the rest of your life!
Lincoln County gives senior citizens and disabled persons reductions on their property taxes. This is available for primary residence and up to one acre of land. A mobile home may qualify, even if the land where the mobile home is located is leased or rented.
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the age or disability and the ownership, residency, and income requirements. You may qualify for a discount on your property taxes if you are either at least 61 years of age on December 31 of the year before the tax is due, unable to work because of a disability, or a veteran entitled to and receiving disability compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for a service-connected disability.
You must own your home in Washington State by December 31 the year before the taxes to be reduced are due. For example, to receive a discount in 2024, you must own your home by December 31, 2023. The property must also be your primary residence by December 31 of the year before the tax is due.
As for your income, it may not exceed $48,000 starting in 2024.
If you think you qualify for a deduction on your property taxes, schedule an appointment with us today and we will help you get this benefit fast.
Lincoln County’s average property tax rate is 1.04%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 1.01%. But if you take advantage of the county’s tax relief programs, you could potentially have reduced property tax payments. Schedule an appointment with us today.
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County, situated in the state of Washington, is characterized by a modest population, with 10,876 residents according to the 2020 census, rendering it the fifth-least populous county in the state. Named in honor of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, the county reflects a historical connection to one of the nation’s leaders.
As of the 2010 census, the county had 10,570 people, 4,422 households, and 3,059 families. The population density was 4.6 people per square mile, with 5,776 housing units at an average density of 2.5 units per square mile. Lincoln County’s demographics and low population density contribute to its distinctive character within the state of Washington.
Places You Can Visit
Columbia River
The Columbia River, the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, originates in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Flowing initially northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, it later turns west to delineate most of the border between Washington and Oregon before ultimately emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
With a length of 1,243 miles (2,000 kilometers) and the Snake River as its largest tributary, the Columbia River boasts a massive drainage basin equivalent to the size of France. Extending into seven U.S. states and one Canadian province, the river is the fourth-largest in the United States by volume and holds the distinction of having the greatest flow of any river entering the Pacific outside of Asia.
Globally, it ranks 36th in terms of discharge, emphasizing its significance in the natural landscape and hydrology of North America.
Crab Creek
Crab Creek, a notable stream in Washington, earns its name from the prevalence of crayfish and stands as one of the few perennial streams in the Columbia Basin of central Washington. Originating in the northeastern Columbia River Plateau, approximately 5 km east of Reardan, it flows west-southwest, ultimately emptying into the Columbia River near Beverly. Shaped by the erosive forces of the massive glacial Missoula Floods of the late Pleistocene, Crab Creek and its surroundings have undergone significant transformations due to the large-scale irrigation of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Columbia Basin Project (CBP). This intervention has raised water table levels, extended Crab Creek’s length, and created new lakes and streams.
Stretching 163 miles, Crab Creek drains a watershed of 5,097 square miles in eastern Washington and is sometimes referred to as the “longest ephemeral stream in North America.” Potholes State Park, situated on the shore of the Potholes Reservoir, provides access to the Drumheller Channels National Natural Landmark downstream of the O’Sullivan Dam. This landmark features an eroded channeled scablands landscape with isolated hills and a braided network of channels, most of which are currently dry except for Crab Creek’s course.
Five wildlife areas enrich the Crab Creek region, including the Crab Creek Wildlife Area extending from the Columbia River to Othello, the Seep Lakes Wildlife Area colocated with Drumheller Channels National Natural Landmark, the Potholes Wildlife Area adjacent to Potholes Reservoir, the Gloyd Seeps Wildlife Area north of Moses Lake, and the North Columbia Basin Wildlife Area – Gloyd Seeps situated north of the Gloyd Seeps Wildlife Area. These areas contribute to the ecological diversity and conservation efforts along Crab Creek.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service, encompasses the 130-mile-long Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, situated between Grand Coulee Dam and Northport, Washington, in the eastern part of the state. This vast recreation area offers diverse opportunities for outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hunting, camping, and exploring historical sites such as Fort Spokane and St. Paul’s Mission. Additionally, Crescent Bay Lake in Grant County, located just southwest of Lake Roosevelt, falls within the jurisdiction of the National Recreation Area.
Boasting 22 public boat launches and four available to non-members on the Colville Reservation (by permit), Lake Roosevelt provides ample opportunities for boating, canoeing, and kayaking. The recreation area offers three standard campgrounds and nine boat-in campgrounds for camping enthusiasts. Fishing is a popular activity, and the area provides an ideal setting for swimming.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area stands as a destination that not only showcases the natural beauty of the region but also provides a range of recreational options for visitors to enjoy the outdoors.
