Property Tax
Washington’s property tax code has the potential to be an important tool for building thriving, affordable communities. But harmful laws and constitutional provisions have rendered our property taxes inequitable and inadequate for funding community priorities like schools and public parks. It’s time for lawmakers to take steps to amend this.
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Brief/Report Washington’s tax code is an untapped resource to advance racial justice
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Video/Webinar Senate testimony for revenue and closing tax exemptions
Blog Post House leaders propose smart tax reforms to pave way for stronger investments
Video/Webinar Senior Citizens’ Lobby Day presentation: Building an equitable tax code
Video/Webinar Budget Beat: McCleary, Revenue, and More
Blog Post Final budget brings momentous victories for communities, but property tax cuts will come at a cost
Blog Post Big Boost in Resources for Schools, But Revenue Still Stuck at Recession Levels
Blog Post Why it’s time to ditch Washington’s harmful property tax restriction
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Video/Webinar Budget Beat: Senate Republicans’ Education Funding Proposal
Blog Post Senate Republicans’ Plan Doesn’t Amply Fund Schools, Puts Other Programs at Risk
Blog Post Creating a Safeguard Rebate Is Key to Equitable Property Tax Reform
Blog Post It’s time to strengthen our property tax code to invest in schools
Blog Post McCleary Reality Check: Legitimate Solutions Required to Fully Fund Schools
Blog Post Funding Schools for Washington’s Kids Can’t Be Done through Property Tax Gimmicks
Blog Post Local Levies Can’t Fund Statewide Education
Brief/Report McCleary Amicus Brief
Brief/Report Balancing Adequacy and Equity in Washington State’s Property Tax