Deductions — Repair, maintenance, replacement, management, or improvement of residential structures and common elements — Eligible organizations. (Effective January 1, 2028.)
RCW 82.04.4298
in effect(1) In computing tax there may be deducted from the measure of tax amounts used solely for repair, maintenance, replacement, management, or improvement of the residential structures and common elements, but excluding property where fees or charges are made for use by the public who are not guests accompanied by a member, which are derived by: (a) A cooperative, corporation, or partnership from a person who resides in a structure owned by the cooperative, corporation, or partnership; (b) A condominium from a person who is a unit owner; or (c) A plat community or miscellaneous community from a unit owner. (2) For the purposes of this section "common elements," "condominium," "cooperative," "plat community," and "miscellaneous community" have the meaning given in RCW 64.90.010 . (3) To qualify for the deductions under this section: (a) The salary or compensation paid to officers, managers, or employees must be only for actual services rendered and at levels comparable to the salary or compensation of like positions within the county wherein the property is located; (b) Dues, fees, or assessments in excess of amounts needed for the purposes for which the deduction is allowed must be rebated to the members of the association; (c) Assets of the association or organization must be distributable to all members and must not inure to the benefit of any single member or group of members.
(1) In computing tax there may be deducted from the measure of tax amounts used solely for repair, maintenance, replacement, management, or improvement of the residential structures and common elements, but excluding property where fees or charges are made for use by the public who are not guests accompanied by a member, which are derived by:
(a) A cooperative, corporation, or partnership from a person who resides in a structure owned by the cooperative, corporation, or partnership;
(b) A condominium from a person who is a unit owner; or
(c) A plat community or miscellaneous community from a unit owner.
(2) For the purposes of this section "common elements," "condominium," "cooperative," "plat community," and "miscellaneous community" have the meaning given in RCW 64.90.010 .
(3) To qualify for the deductions under this section:
(a) The salary or compensation paid to officers, managers, or employees must be only for actual services rendered and at levels comparable to the salary or compensation of like positions within the county wherein the property is located;
(b) Dues, fees, or assessments in excess of amounts needed for the purposes for which the deduction is allowed must be rebated to the members of the association;
(c) Assets of the association or organization must be distributable to all members and must not inure to the benefit of any single member or group of members.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.04&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026