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Pasco council signals support to pursue state manufacturing tax‑exemption map (TUA)
Summary
Council members asked staff to prepare a targeted urban area (TUA) map and coordinate with Franklin County after a presentation on Washington’s 10‑year property‑tax exemption for qualifying manufacturing projects. Staff warned of administrative and software complexity but noted the incentive can attract major employers.
Deputy City Manager Miss Sigdell presented the Targeted Urban Area (TUA) tax‑exemption program, a Washington state tool that allows a 10‑year property‑tax exemption for qualifying new manufacturing construction that meets strict criteria (minimum 10,000 sq ft, at least $800,000 new value and creation of at least 25 jobs paying a defined livable wage).
Miss Sigdell explained the program’s potential benefits—construction sales tax revenue, job creation and a competitive tool to attract manufacturers—and…
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