Property Taxes

Property Tax imageThe Washington State property tax system is in need of reform so that homeowners are protected from unaffordable tax bills while still allowing local governments to raise sufficient revenue. In addition, our system must be made more equitable for lower and moderate income homeowners and renters.

Related Research:

Balancing Adequacy and Equity in Washington State’s Property Tax

February 27, 2007 - The property tax in Washington State funds essential local priorities such as education, fire protection, and hospitals. New research by the Center explores the opportunity for the state to ensure adequate funding for these essential public programs while addressing the existing inequities in the system.

Balancing Adequacy and Equity with a Property Tax Circuit Breaker

March 28, 2007 - State legislators in Olympia are currently considering various proposals for property tax reform. One idea that has not yet been proposed here is a property tax circuit breaker, which would offer tax credits to lower and moderate income homeowners who are paying more than a certain threshold of income in property taxes. Read the policy brief

Rethinking Property Tax Reform: A series of policy briefs with information and recommendations for Washington State's property tax

November, 2007 - An opportunity exists for Washington State to take a thoughtful and balanced approach to property tax reform.
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Watch us on TVW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin recently appeared on TVW to discuss the 2012 Legislative Session, revenue options, and reform.

 Remy TVW


Legislative Testimony

Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.

 Andy testimony






Listen to us on KUOW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin was recently on "The Conversation." He discussed our proposal to tax capital gains in Washington state. Listen here.

Check out our video

We created a video for our 5th Anniversary that highlights the importance of public investments to education, healthcare, and economic security. Click below.

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