Tax and Revenue Distribution

Revenue distribution information for cities, counties, tribes, and institutions of higher education in the state of Washington

94 Results

Local Sales Tax Interest

Amounts are allocated on the same ratio as distributions of local sales and use tax for the month of earnings.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To local governments receiving local sales and use tax.
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
361.40.00

Contact

Andrew Arnold, Department of Revenue
Phone

Local Real Estate Excise Tax

Local portion of the real estate excise tax collected by Department of Revenue

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To cities, towns, and counties.
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
317.34.00

Contact

Christine Marchesano, Department of Revenue

Contact

Crystal Deosky, Department of Revenue

Contact

Kaycie Elwess, Department if Revenue

Contact

Corinna O’Connor, Department of Revenue
Phone

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.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To Cities, Towns, Counties, Fire Protection Districts and Library Districts
Frequency
s/b Monthly (random)
BARS Code
3350091

Contact

Brittney May, Department of Revenue
Phone

Public Transportation Tax

Monies collected by the Department of Revenue are remitted back to local governments through the Washington State Treasurers’ office Distribution system

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Other
Distribution
To Transit Districts and Public Transportation benefit areas.
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
3132100

Contact

Jason Hartwell, Department of Revenue
Phone

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.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
60% to county, 40% to cities within county on a per capita basis.
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
313.15.00

Contact

Jason Hartwell, Department of Revenue
Phone