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Bill would let King County use short‑term lodging tax revenue for community‑led equitable development
Summary
The Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5138, a measure to let counties use short‑term lodging tax revenue for community‑initiated equitable development in the same way the City of Seattle currently does.
The Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5138, a measure to let counties use short‑term lodging tax revenue for community‑initiated equitable development in the same way the City of Seattle currently does.
Committee staff Rohan Bhattacharjee told the panel the bill applies to public facilities districts — municipal corporations that may levy taxes or fees to fund regional centers — and would require that the county use its portion of revenue from a short‑term lodging tax for both affordable housing and community‑driven equitable development rather than only affordable housing.
Supporters said the change aims to give community organizations the flexibility to pair housing…
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