Washington HB2583 modifies local excise tax rules on lodging, exempting certain premises and limiting tax rates.

Washington HB2583 amends the rules for imposing local excise taxes on lodging. It exempts lodging in premises with fewer than 60 units in towns with populations under 300, hostels, and university health care systems serving patients' families. It limits the tax rate to 7% in the largest city of a public facilities district and 2.8% elsewhere, with a combined state and local tax cap of 15.2%. The bill also mandates that 50% of tax revenue from certain taxes be distributed to counties for affordable housing programs. The provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2035.

Washington HB2583 modifies local excise tax rules on lodging, exempting certain premises and limiting tax rates.

Washington HB2583 amends the rules for imposing local excise taxes on lodging. It exempts lodging in premises with fewer than 60 units in towns with populations under 300, hostels, and university health care systems serving patients' families. It limits the tax rate to 7% in the largest city of a public facilities district and 2.8% elsewhere, with a combined state and local tax cap of 15.2%. The bill also mandates that 50% of tax revenue from certain taxes be distributed to counties for affordable housing programs. The provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2035.