Tax and Revenue Distribution

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

94 Results

Local REET-Affordable Housing

Local portion of the real estate excise tax collected by Dept. of Revenue

Distributed to
Counties
Distribution
To Cities, towns, and counties (San Juan County & Friday Harbor only; their local REET rate has four components instead of the normal two that most jurisdictions charge)
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
318.34.00

Contact

Real Estate Excise Tax, Department of Revenue
Phone

Contact

Jason Hartwell, Department of Revenue
Phone

Local REET-Acquisition & Maintenance of Conservation Areas

Local portion of the real estate excise tax collected by Dept. of Revenue

Distributed to
Counties
Distribution
To Cities, towns, and counties (San Juan County & Friday Harbor only; their local REET rate has four components instead of the normal two that most jurisdictions charge).
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
318.34.00

Contact

Real Estate Excise Tax, Department of Revenue
Phone

Contact

Jason Hartwell, Department of Revenue
Phone

Liquor Profits

Moneys residing in the Liquor Revolving Fund 501 that have not been received for specific purpose by law. Local governments receive, in aggregate, an amount designated by the legislature in accordance with RCW 66.24.065. Three tenths of one percent is first distributed to border areas according to a formula prescribed by RCW 66.08.196. From the remaining amount available for local governments, eighty percent is distributed to cities and towns based on population and twenty percent is distributed to counties based on unincorporated population. Two percent of the total distributed to any local government must be spent on alcoholism treatment programs. Any moneys received in excess of the amount designated by the legislature for local governments is transferred by the Liquor Control Board to the general fund.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To cities, towns and counties.
Frequency
Quarterly in March, June, September and December.
BARS Code
336.06.95

Contact

Colin O’Neill, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Phone
Additional Information
Border Areas
Authority: RCW 43.63A.190 RCW 66.08.190 RCW 66.08.195 RCW 66.08.196

Description: Three tenths of one percent of liquor excess profits are distributed to certain cities and counties according to a formula prescribed by the RCW.

Liquor Excise Tax

Funds distributed from the liquor excise tax fund 107 to cities, towns and counties ratable on the basis of population. Two percent of the total distributed to any local government must be spent on alcoholism treatment programs.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
80 percent to cities and towns and 20 percent to counties.
Frequency
Quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
BARS Code
336.06.94

Contact

Colin O’Neill, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Phone

Local Leasehold Tax Interest

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

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To certain cities and counties.
Frequency
Bi-monthly (on even-numbered months).
BARS Code
361.40.00

Contact

Jerry Tilson, Department of Revenue - Revenue Accounting Manager, Business & Financial Services