property tax

Democrats in both chambers pushed the proposal, which local governments want to see. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it was the right move to set it aside.

Local governments can only grow their property tax revenue by one percent each year. A bill in Olympia could raise that growth cap on property tax to up to 3 percent.

Early results on Tuesday night showed the Proposition 1 transportation levy passing with about two thirds of the vote. That lead held up after results updated Wednesday.

Washington will have to develop renewable energy projects to meet its carbon-free goals. A lot of that development will likely happen in rural areas. That’s why the state wants to hear from rural residents.

Frustrated county officials say state leaders have shunted the state’s financial burden onto local governments.

Proponents say it would build five centers around King County that would act as emergency rooms for mental help and recovery treatment. Voters will decide whether to impose a property tax to fund it in a special election on April 25.

Arriving soon in the mailboxes of residential and commercial property owners: property tax bills. Most taxpayers will see an increase, especially those in…

With so many people out of work and so many businesses closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, local governments and school districts are bracing for lower…

As property tax bills start going out, county assessors across the state are doing everything they can to educate property owners about what to expect…

Instead of a property tax to fight homelessness, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he will now pursue a countywide sales tax increase.Murray and King County…