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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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