I am not sure where you are located, but here in Florida we have a "Homestead Exemption" where you can reduce your property's appraisal by $25,000.00 thus saving on your property taxes. You can find out more information at your local tax collector or property appraisers office. In WA state and I suspect in similar statse you can contact your local county assesor via telephone or online and request an application to have your taxes either deffered or forgiven depending on your financial status and ability to repay the debt. These programs are designed primarily for the disabled or elderly age 61 or better. Typically you're given 30 days to fill in and have this application reviewed however in extreame cases the application may turned in within the 30 day time frame.