Revenue distribution information for cities, counties, tribes, and institutions of higher education in the state of Washington
Local Sales Tax Interest
Amounts are allocated on the same ratio as distributions of local sales and use tax for the month of earnings.
Local Real Estate Excise Tax
Local portion of the real estate excise tax collected by Department of Revenue
PUD PRIVILEGE TAX
This tax is collected by the Department of Revenue from public utility districts that operate facilities for generating, distributing, and/or selling electrical energy. Each year, the State Treasurer, upon certification from the Department of Revenue, distributes a portion of this tax to cities, towns, counties, fire protection districts, and library districts.
Public Transportation Tax
Monies collected by the Department of Revenue are remitted back to local governments through the Washington State Treasurers’ office Distribution system
Public Safety Tax
A voter approved sales tax of not more than 0.3 percent in counties and 0.1 percent in cities that is to be used for criminal justice purposes and public health and safety. Motor vehicles are excluded from the tax.