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Spokane County commissioners hold property tax levies flat for 2026, cite near-term relief and longer-term gap
Summary
The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners voted Nov. 17 to keep the general, road and conservation-futures levies at 0% for 2026, banking the 1% capacity for future years as staff and commissioners continued work to close a projected $17 million shortfall in 2027.
Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 17 to keep the county—s 2026 property tax levies flat, approving 0% increases for the general fund, road fund and conservation-futures levy and preserving the ability to "bank" the 1% capacity for later use.
Commissioners said the decision will give immediate tax relief to homeowners while preserving options to address longer-term budget pressures. "I just wanted to start off by thanking the budget team," Commissioner Walter said, praising staff for work that has brought the county close to a balanced 2026 budget.
The vote came after staff presented three levy scenarios based on an…
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