Published on Mar 03, 2025

How to explain Washington’s property tax (and the tax cap)

Contact: Candice Bock, Emma Shepard

How does Washington’s property tax system work—and how would changing the property tax cap impact costs for your residents? In this brief video, AWC Government Relations Director Candice Bock provides an easy-to-follow and easy-to-share overview. Check it out for a clear and simple explanation of how property tax works and how raising the cap would (or wouldn’t) change costs for your constituents.

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  • Budget & finance
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