The City of Snoqualmie invites community members to share feedback on the 2025 Property Tax Levy at a public hearing during the November 12, 2024, City Council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m.
As required by law, the City Council must approve an ordinance estimating the revenue that will be raised from the assessed valuation of property located within the City limits each year.
Per Washington State law, taxing districts cannot increase their annual levy by more than 1% collected in the previous year, except in cases of new construction or voter-approved levies. For property owners in the City of Snoqualmie, approximately nine taxing districts contribute to annual King County property tax bills, with the largest portion – roughly 60% – supporting schools. Just over 18% of Snoqualmie property owner tax bills support City services, including police, fire, streets, parks, and more.
The City’s adopted 2025-26 Biennial Budget includes a 1% property tax increase over the last biennium’s budgeted amount. This year, the amount is limited to less than 1%, at a 0.89% increase, for a total of $76,504 citywide.
Residents may provide feedback on the 2025 Property Tax Levy and Revenue Sources in person or by submitting written comments to the City Clerk. Written comments will be accepted until 3 pm on November 12, 2024.
Written comments should be mailed to the City Clerk, PO Box 987, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, or emailed to cityclerk@snoqualmiewa.gov. Please include “November 12 Public Hearing Comment” in the subject line.
[Information provided by the City of Snoqualmie]
