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Council adopts B&O model ordinance update to match state threshold change
Summary
Tumwater adopted an amendment to its business & occupation (B&O) model ordinance to raise the no‑fee threshold for out‑of‑city businesses from $2,000 to $4,000, aligning with state legislation effective Jan. 1, 2026. Council approved the ordinance unanimously.
The Tumwater City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance O2025‑013 to update the city's business & occupation (B&O) model ordinance and remain compliant with state law. Finance Director Roy (last name in record) explained the change increases the no‑fee endorsement threshold for businesses located outside Tumwater from $2,000 to $4,000 per year; the state legislature tied the threshold to inflation and the change takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. The fee structure — a $50 initial Tumwater endorsement and $20 renewal — remains in place for businesses exceeding the threshold. Council members said the update was straightforward and moved to adopt the ordinance; the motion passed unanimously.
