Washington

Print-and-take checklist. Tick each box as you go, and keep it with your paperwork.

• VA Benefit Summary Letter or current rating decision letter, downloaded and printed
• DD Form 214 or equivalent discharge document
• Deed or title proving you own your Washington home, plus proof you occupy it as your primary residence
• Proof of income for the Combined Disposable Income Worksheet (Social Security statement, retirement income statements; remember VA compensation and DIC don't count, military retirement pay does)
• REV 63 0001, Application for Property Tax Exemption, filled out
• REV 63 0036, Combined Disposable Income Worksheet, filled out
• Your county assessor's confirmed income threshold and deadline for this tax year (call ahead, don't guess)
• If surviving spouse: age and remarriage status confirmed, plus the Property Tax Assistance Program for Widows/Widowers of Veterans application if pursuing the grant (due March 31)
• Military Services and Veterans License Plate Application, if applying for DAV plates
• Disabled Parking Application for Veterans, if applying for a parking permit (70%+ rating and service animal)
• Proof of 3 months current Washington residency (driver's license, state ID, or voter registration), if applying for the Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass
• Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass Application, if 30%+ rated
• School-specific dependent tuition waiver application, if pursuing the education benefit for a dependent
• Local county veteran service office contact info saved, in case you need emergency assistance later

Full step-by-step guide: ratednowwhat.com/benefits-by-state#h2_5741a20b

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