Washington SB5709 allows counties to levy an additional property tax for public health clinics.

Washington SB5709 introduces a provision allowing counties to levy an additional regular property tax of up to five cents per $1,000 of assessed value for public health clinics. This tax can be used for the operation, maintenance, and capital expenses of public health clinics, which provide services such as primary, dental, and reproductive health care, and treatment for communicable diseases. The bill also outlines procedures for reducing property tax levies if they exceed certain limits.

Washington SB5709 allows counties to levy an additional property tax for public health clinics.

Washington SB5709 introduces a provision allowing counties to levy an additional regular property tax of up to five cents per $1,000 of assessed value for public health clinics. This tax can be used for the operation, maintenance, and capital expenses of public health clinics, which provide services such as primary, dental, and reproductive health care, and treatment for communicable diseases. The bill also outlines procedures for reducing property tax levies if they exceed certain limits.