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We are grateful to LISC Puget Sound for their partnership in expanding awareness of Washington’s senior property tax exemption program. Through an AARP-funded grant, LISC mailed 20,000 postcards to homeowners in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, directing eligible seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities to WHRC’s hotline for assistance.
Thanks to this collaboration, our team was able to quickly conduct intake and connect callers with HUD-certified housing counselors trained to help homeowners navigate the exemption application process and address other homeownership or foreclosure prevention needs. The response was immediate: nearly 100 homeowners contacted our hotline within the first few days of the mailing, and the calls are still coming in!
Many Washingtonians still aren’t aware that housing counselors exist or that they can help with a wide range of needs, from purchasing a first home to preventing foreclosure to applying for property tax relief and more. We urge our network to help spread the word: households can start with WHRC to connect with these crucial supports and trusted, no-cost resources statewide.
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