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West Richland council sets 2026 property tax levy, limits increase to statutory 1%
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 27‑25 certifying a 1% allowable levy increase for 2026 — $3,361,985.84 — allocating about 77.5% to the general fund and 22.5% to the library fund; council members and public commented on assessment impacts and tax burden concerns.
The West Richland City Council voted to set the 2026 regular property tax levy at $3,361,985.84 — an allowable 1% increase — when it passed Ordinance 27‑25 on Nov. 18.
Finance staff reviewed levy mechanics and limits, noting that state rules limit regular property tax revenue increases for local governments with populations over 10,000 to the lesser of 1% or the implicit price deflator;…
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