Washington HB1870 allows counties to levy an additional property tax for public health clinics.

Washington HB1870 introduces a new property tax levy for county public health clinics. This bill permits counties to impose an additional regular property tax, up to five cents per $1,000 of assessed value annually, specifically for public health clinic operations, maintenance, and capital expenses. The bill also outlines procedures for reducing or eliminating certain property tax levies if the combined tax rate exceeds one percent of the true and fair value of any property. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Washington HB1870 allows counties to levy an additional property tax for public health clinics.

Washington HB1870 introduces a new property tax levy for county public health clinics. This bill permits counties to impose an additional regular property tax, up to five cents per $1,000 of assessed value annually, specifically for public health clinic operations, maintenance, and capital expenses. The bill also outlines procedures for reducing or eliminating certain property tax levies if the combined tax rate exceeds one percent of the true and fair value of any property. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.