Tax and Revenue Distribution

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

94 Results

Local Leasehold Excise Tax

Distribution to cities and counties of the amount of leasehold tax moneys collected on behalf of each city or county for certain lease activities on state lands.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To certain cities and counties.
Frequency
Bi-monthly (on even-numbered months).
BARS Code
317.20.00

Contact

Jason Fisher, Department of Revenue
Phone
Additional Information
Note: DNR maintains lease information on a monthly basis.

DUI Impaired Driving

Money is appropriated to fund projects that help to reduce impaired driving and to provide funding to local governments for the costs associated with enforcing laws relating to driving and boating while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug and for other criminal justice purposes. It is administered by the Department of Licensing and its revenue comes from licenses, permits, and fees.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To cities and towns based on population; to counties based on population, crime rate, and superior court filings.
Frequency
Quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
BARS Code
316.06.51

Contact

Nancy Morris, Office of the State Treasurer
Phone

Housing & Related Services

A sales tax of 0.1% percent to be used for costs associated with housing and related services.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To counties and cities with approved tax.
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
361.25.00

Contact

Ashley Boss, Department of Revenue
Phone

Hotel-Motel Lodging Tax

An excise tax on lodging to be used for the purposes of visitor and convention promotion and development.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Distribution
To cities, towns, and counties.
Frequency
Monthly.
BARS Code
313.30.00

Contact

Tiffany McCullough, Department of Revenue
Phone

Contact

Rachel Cole, Department of Revenue
Phone

Harbor Leases

When rents and leases are for locations within the limits of towns, amounts are returned to such towns to be expended for water-related improvements.

Distributed to
Cities
Distribution
To certain fourth class towns.
Frequency
January and July.
BARS Code
336.02.35

Contact

Chris Cook, Department of Natural Resources
Phone