Essay on Tax and Property Tax Exemption

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Application for Property Tax
Exemption

Postmark Stamp:
Comments:

Chapter 84.36 RCW
Instructions are located at the end of this application
This Section is for Department of Revenue Use Only
Refund:
Assessment Year:

Fee Paid:
Registration Number:

County #:

Section 1 - Applicant Information

Name:
(Church or Nonprofit conducting the exempt activity and claiming the exemption)

Mailing Address:
Street or PO Box

City

Contact Person:

State

Zip

Title:

Phone:

Email:

Has your organization been issued a Tax Registration Number or Unified Business Identifier by the State of Washington?
Yes

No

Unknown If yes, what is your TRN/UBI number?

Does your organization currently have a property tax exemption on any property in Washington?
Yes
No
Unknown If yes, what is your registration number?
Is your organization currently exempt from federal income tax under 501(c)?

Yes

No

Section 2 – Property Information
I am claiming exemption for: (Check all boxes that apply)
Real Property (building & land)
Owned
Personal Property (furnishings & equipment)
Owned
Leasehold (lease of government owned property)
Owned

Leased
Leased
Leased
(Government Owner/Lessor)

Site/Location Address:
Street or PO Box

Property ID/Parcel
#:

City

County

State

Zip

Please use a separate application if parcels are not contiguous, adjacent, or part of a larger campus/site

Describe the activity conducted on or using this property and state the name of the occupant if different than applicant.

1. Was the property exempt to the previous owner or lessee?

No

Unknown

2. Does your organization allow other individuals or organizations to rent/use this property?

Yes

No

3. Does the property include a

Yes

No

Yes

No

parsonage

convent or

4. Are any buildings planned or under construction?
If yes, what is/was the start date?

Yes

caretaker residence?

What is the estimated completion date?

To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format, please call 1-800-647-7706. Teletype (TTY) users may use the Washington
Relay Service by calling 711. For tax assistance, call (360) 534-1400.
REV 63 0001 (11/5/13)

Section 3 – Late Filing Penalty
Please state the penalty fee* (if any) enclosed with this application:
1. On what date did your organization acquire (purchase/lease) this property?
2. On what date did your organization begin using this property to conduct the exempt activity?
Applications postmarked within 60 days of the acquisition or conversion date do not require a late fee. Applications filed after this due date are subject to a late filing penalty. Please see the attached instructions regarding late fee calculation, or call (360)
534-1400 for assistance.

Section 4 - Documentation Confirmation
Do not staple this application or submit stapled documents
Please indicate the following required documentation is attached to this application:
Copy of your Articles of Incorporation showing the stamp of the Secretary of State (include all amendments)
Churches Only: May submit a copy of their Bylaws or Faith Statement instead of stamped articles.
Copy of your IRS letter, if your organization has been granted exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)
Copy of your most recent IRS Form 990 OR a copy of your most recent income and expense statement*
*Financial information is not requested of Churches
For the property claimed please indicate the applicable required documentation is attached to this application:
A copy of the deed for real property or a copy of the lease agreement if the property claimed is leased.
Note: A “Deed of Trust” cannot be used to demonstrate ownership. Please submit a warranty, quit claim, or similar deed.
Parcel map and legal description (This information can be obtained from your County Assessor’s office or their website.)
Site plan which identifies the location of buildings, parking, landscaping, and undeveloped areas.
Pamphlets, brochures, and/or letter explaining the function of the occupant and