PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-16-080 Improvements to single family dwellings -- Definitions -- Exemption -- Limitation -- Appeal rights.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 84.36.400 Improvements to single family dwellings.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 458-16-080 currently defines the critical terms used in administering the property exemption provided in RCW 84.36.400 to taxpayers who improve single family dwellings. The proposed rule expands the number of terms defined and explains the process of obtaining the exemption. The rule also describes how the amount of exemption is calculated and other procedures used in administering this exemption. The proposed rule consolidates all the information necessary to understand and administer this property tax exemption. It provides information vital to taxpayers and local taxing officials.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Modified negotiated rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. Written comments may be submitted by mail, fax, or at the public meeting. Oral comments will be accepted at the public meeting. A preliminary draft of the proposed changes is available upon request. Written comments on and/or requests for copies of the rule may be directed to Kim M. Qually, Legislation and Policy, P.O. Box 47467, Olympia, WA 98504-7467, phone (360) 664-0086, fax (360) 664-0693.
Location and Date of Public Meeting: January 5, 2000, at 9:30 a.m., Evergreen Plaza Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 711 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Ginny Dale no later than ten days before the hearing date, TDD 1-800-451-7985, or (360) 586-0721.
November 23, 1999
Claire Hesselholt
Rules Manager
Legislation and Policy Division