Legislation Details

File #: 2026-2477    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 9/24/2026 In control: Public Hearings
On agenda: 10/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Ordinance 26-064, relating to revenue and finance; establishing the Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund and adding a new Chapter 4.128 SCC
Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance 26-064, 2. Staff Report, 3. Ordinance Introduction Slip

 

 

Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)

 

 

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Ordinance 26-064, relating to revenue and finance; establishing the Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund and adding a new Chapter 4.128 SCC

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DEPARTMENT:  Council

 

ORIGINATOR:  Councilmember Peterson

 

EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION:  N/A

 

PURPOSE: To create a fund for the maintenance and operation of an annual revaluation system for property tax valuation and of an electronic processing and reporting system for real estate tax affidavits

 

BACKGROUND: RCW 82.45.180 requires the Treasurer to maintain a “special real estate and property tax administration assistance account”.  The funds are to be used for property tax administration and technology improvements, and are split evenly between the Assessor’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office, and funds are received through a $5.00 fee that is currently being collected as part of the excise tax on real estate sales.

 

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