Showing posts with label taxes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label taxes. Show all posts

Property tax details available online now, statements in the mail soon

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Property owners in King County can go online now to view their 2023 property tax details. When visiting kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax, property owners can also pay their taxes, look up their property information, and sign up for email or text reminders.

Hard copies of property tax statements will be mailed on February 14 and should arrive in taxpayer mailboxes shortly after that. State law requires tax statements to be sent to taxpayers no later than March 15 each year. Only those who pay their property taxes themselves, rather than through a mortgage lender, receive paper statements. A paper statement is not required to pay property taxes.

Because of the way the calendar falls this year, property taxpayers will have an extra day to pay the first half of their property taxes. The statutory due date for the first half falls on a Sunday in 2023, so payments will not be due until Monday, May 1. Payments are accepted online, by mail, and by drop box. Visit kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax for details on payment options.

Taxpayers can also visit kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax to learn more about their property tax account, payment details, or to request a statement. Customer service representatives are also available to assist Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Contact King County Treasury Operations at 206-263-2890 or email propertytax.customerservice@kingcounty.gov.

Information on tax exemption and deferral programs for seniors, people with disabilities, or other qualifying conditions can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office at TaxRelief.kingcounty.gov, by emailing exemptions.assessments@kingcounty.gov or calling 206-296-3920.


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New Working Families Tax Credit returns up to $1,200 for eligible families

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Washington’s Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) officially launched on February 1, 2023. For qualified families, this credit will provide for up to a $1,200 cash refund. Roughly 400,000 households will qualify. The application portal is now open on the state Department of Revenue’s website.

Today’s launch marks a major step forward in the progress Washington has made towards building an economy that works for everyone. In recent years, that effort has included changing the state’s tax system to support the economic wellbeing of working families.

In 2021, an analysis found that low-income Washingtonians pay 17% of their income in taxes while middle-class people pay 11% and the wealthiest pay just 3%. Programs like the WFTC are righting this upside-down tax structure by making Washington’s tax system less regressive.

Gordon McHenry, Jr., United Way of King County’s CEO, powerfully summed up the work that it has taken to launch the WFTC at today’s press event.

“The journey to an equitable society takes time, intentionality, good policy and good partners.,” McHenry said.

The credit was designed to be available to undocumented workers and those who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to do their taxes.

Sterling Harders, president of SEIU 775, highlighted that key characteristic at today’s press event, saying that Washington built “immigrant inclusion into the launch of this credit from day one.” She noted that inclusivity was important to the coalition, “because here in Washington, we recognize the dignity of every single person in our community.”

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the legislation to implement and expand the tax credit in 2021. The effort to pass the credit was a bipartisan effort that included leadership from both sides of the aisle, including State Reps. My-Linh Thai and Drew Stokesbary.

Information regarding eligibility and an application for the WFTC can be found here: Apply | Washington State Working Families Tax Credit. Application options many of the tax software programs people use to file their annual taxes, through tax professionals, or with the assistance of a network of community organizations all across the state.



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Volunteers are needed for United Way of King County’s Free Tax Prep Program

Sunday, November 20, 2022

United Way of King County needs volunteers now to help us fight poverty with our Free Tax Preparation Program.

United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation program is in its 20th year! 

Funded by United Way, the IRS and the City of Seattle, the Free Tax Preparation program runs from January through April and helps people take advantage of earned income tax credits, the nation’s most vital anti-poverty measure.

Volunteers are fully trained and IRS certified to help people keep more of what they earn by leveraging some incredible anti-poverty tax credits and preparing their taxes for free.

We have both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities, which include: 
  • In-Person Tax Preparation Specialists: Prepare tax returns at one of our locations across King County. All specialists are trained to obtain Advanced IRS Tax Law VITA certification.
  • Community Intake Specialists: Assist at our tax sites by maintaining client waitlists, answering questions, and connecting clients to important community resources.
  • Virtual Tax Preparation Specialists: Prepare tax returns and interface with clients online via the Free Tax Preparation Campaign’s end-to-end case management tool.
Note: All locations will exercise strict COVID-19 protocols and CDC guidelines for safety. 

You do not need any prior knowledge or training to volunteer, though if you are interested in a virtual opportunity, you MUST have a high degree of computer literacy, a stable internet connection, and be willing and able to communicate with clients by phone. 

In general, it is important that our tax volunteers have a friendly attitude, a willingness to be flexible, have general computer experience, and are willing to commit to three to six hours of service a week.

The ability to speak another language is helpful, but not required. Languages in high demand include Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Russian, Ukrainian, Somali, and Tagalog. 

Interested in volunteering? Please click here. Questions? Email us at  freetax@uwkc.org


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City of Shoreline statement on passage of Prop 1

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Shoreline voters approving Proposition 1 with 62% of the vote

From the City of Shoreline

As of November 9, Shoreline voters are passing Proposition 1 with 62% of the vote. 

Approval of Proposition 1 will help fund police and neighborhood services, including RADAR and crime prevention; preserve parks, trails, playgrounds, and playfields; and provide human services. 

Proposition 1 restores the City’s 2016 maintenance and operations levy, which expires at the end of the year, by providing Council authorization to increase the City’s regular property tax levy rate up to $1.39 per $1,000 of assessed value, which remains under the $1.60 legal limit.

“Passage of Proposition 1 allows the City to maintain the level of services residents have come to expect,” Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully stated. 
“It will also allow the City to create an even more robust system of support for individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The RADAR program has proven to be an effective public safety and behavioral health program that benefits the entire community.”

Passage of Proposition 1 addresses the structural imbalance for 2023-2028 by addressing the 1% limit on increasing property tax revenues. Property tax revenue is the City’s largest revenue source, but absent the levy lid lift, the 1% cap prevents it from keeping pace with inflation. 

Passage of Proposition 1 allows the City to maintain current levels of police and community safety services, including neighborhood safety patrols; traffic enforcement in school zones and neighborhoods; and community crime prevention programs. 

It will also enhance the RADAR Program by adding mental health professional teams to provide 24/7 response with police to community members in behavioral health crisis. It will also preserve safe, well-maintained, and accessible parks and trails; playgrounds and play equipment; playfields and restrooms; and preserve recreation programs for youth, adults, families, and seniors. 

Proposition 1 will continue funding for community services for seniors, youth, and individuals and families in need, including homelessness response services. 

The levy also sustains the City’s code enforcement and customer response programs.



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Assessor's Transparency Tool allows property owners to see exactly what they would pay under County and Shoreline Prop 1 tax increases

Saturday, October 22, 2022

King county Assessor John Wilson
King County Assessor John Wilson today released his November 2022 general election Taxpayer Transparency Tool.

It provides each King County taxpayer an individualized accounting of where their property tax dollars go, and the estimated cost of any proposed property tax measure to be voted on.

“Taxpayers have a right to know where their money is going, and what each proposed property tax levy will cost them,” said Wilson. “Property taxes keep going up. We need to make sure the public understands why.”

Measures on the November Ballot:

  • COUNTYWIDE: King County Prop 1: Renewal of Conservation Futures Levy
  • City of Shoreline Prop 1: Maintenance and operations levy for public safety and community services

The tool can be found at http://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/Tax

Or, there is a link to the tool on left side menu of the Assessor’s web page https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor.aspx


The Transparency Tool only shows the impact of property tax measures. Other ballot measures, including sales tax measures or benefit charges, are not included.

The Tax Transparency Tool was introduced by Assessor Wilson and first used during the April special election in 2018.

The Tax Transparency Tool was developed for the King County Assessor by Spatialest Inc, a unique enterprise software company focusing on Location, Value and Technology. 

The company also created “Localscape” for the King County Assessor in 2014, a map-based visualization tool that aggregates data to present information. (http://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/).

The site will show you how much of your property tax goes to each of the agencies listed to the left.



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King county property tax exemption program

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

King County has property tax exemptions available for seniors and disabled homeowners. 

Basic qualifications for the program are: Own the home you live in and be at least age 61 by December 31 of the preceding year or disabled.

Max income of $58,423 (2019) or $40,000 (2016–18), after allowed expenses

The application process opens in March. If you applied for a property tax exemption in the past but didn’t qualify, consider applying again.

More information on applying can be found at https://senior-exemption.kingcounty.gov/intro, via email at Exemptions.Assessments@kingcounty.gov or by calling 206-296-3920.



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2nd half of property tax due October 31, 2022

Monday, October 17, 2022

For people who pay their own 2022 Property Tax, rather than having it included in a mortgage payment, the payment deadline for first half was May 2, 2022 and the second half is due October 31, 2022.

To review current amounts due please use the safe and secure online eCommerce System 

What are Real Property and Personal Property Taxes?          
  • Real property is residential or commercial land and structure(s)
  • Personal property is assets used in conducting a business 
  • Mobile homes and floating homes are taxed as personal property if not associated with a real property account
Property taxes are paid to the county. There is more information here.


There are senior tax exemptions. Information here: https://senior-exemption.kingcounty.gov/intro

You can sign up for reminders when your taxes are due.



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Property values rose in Shoreline for 2022

Friday, August 12, 2022

Taxpayers to receive valuation notices soon
The King County Assessor’s office has begun the annual process of mailing property valuation notices to taxpayers. 

Notices will be arriving in Shoreline soon. 

Median residential property values rose by 20.6% in West Central Shoreline, and by 22.1% in East Shoreline.

Data indicates that home sale prices and overall home values have risen sharply in most King County neighborhoods and have dramatically spiked in northeast King County.

“Housing inventory for sale remains low, while demand remains very high,” said Assessor John Wilson. 
“The resulting increase in home values is inevitable in this type of market, and that trend is particularly strong on the eastside. 
"While voter approved special levies typically have more impact on property tax increase than do increases in home values, these value increases are so dramatic they may result in noticeable increases in property taxes in eastside communities.”

The total amount of property tax collected is derived from the budgets passed by state, county, and local governments, and by locally approved levies. The value of each property determines proportionally how much each taxpayer will pay of that total amount. When values rise dramatically in some areas, but not all, it can result in a shift, causing some taxpayers to pay more than others.

Each year, County Assessors set values on every commercial and residential property value in the state. These values – set effective as of January 1 by state law – are then applied to the next year’s tax bill. Property values are being set as of January 1, 2022, for taxes due in 2023.



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Property tax bills coming: Somewhat modest increases despite rising values

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Property tax increases were considered modest in King County for the 2022 tax year -- about 3 percent in general; 5.88% for Shoreline and 7.73% for Lake Forest Park – despite the fact that property values rose by about 9 percent. 

This is because voter approved levies, and not rising property values, are the main drivers of property tax increases. 

By state law, values are set as of January 1 each year. Taxes collected this year are based on the value of the property on January 1, 2021.

Overall, countywide property tax collections for the 2022 tax year are $6.79 billion, an increase of $190 million --3% -- over last year’s total of $6.6 billion. Total County property values, however, increased by more than 9%, from $ 659.5 billion to $722.5 billion

Tax Change 2021 vs 2022

City: Shoreline
Roll Year: 2021
Median: 534,000
Levy Rate:   $ 11.79380
Taxes:  $ 6,297.89

Roll Year: 2022
Median: 625,000
Levy Rate: $ 10.66872
Taxes: $ 6,667.95 

Increase: 5.88%

Click here for a spreadsheet showing the changes by city for all of King County: 

“Residential property values have continued to rise during the COVID 19 pandemic, partly driven by a lack of housing inventory,” said King County Assessor John Wilson. 
“Still, it is important to remember that voter approved levies, and not the value of your property, is the primary cause of increased property taxes. Local governments may only increase property tax collections by 1% per year without a vote of the people. Voter approved levies are not subject to that restriction.”

Property taxes vary depending upon location, the assessed value of the property, and the number of jurisdictions levying taxes (such as state, city, county, school district, port, fire district, etc.).

King County Treasury has begun sending out tax bills. King County collects property taxes on behalf of the state, the county, cities, and taxing districts (such as school and fire districts) and distributes the revenue to these local governments.

About 57 percent of property tax revenues collected in King County in 2022 pays for schools. Property taxes also fund voter-approved measures for veterans and seniors, fire protection, and parks. King County receives about 17 percent of your property tax payment for roads, police, criminal justice, public health, elections, and parks, among other services.

For seniors and the disabled, it is important to be aware of our state’s property tax relief programs. King County taxpayers who are 61 years or older, or disabled, own their home, and have an annual income of $58,423 or less after certain medical or long-term care expenses, may be eligible for tax relief. 

Taxpayers should visit this site: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/TaxRelief.aspx for more information and to apply online.

Property owners can find tax levy rates and more property related information by visiting the eReal Property Search on the King County Assessor’s website or by calling 206-296-7300.


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Property tax details available online now, statements in the mail soon

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Property owners in King County can go online now to view their 2022 property tax details. 

When visiting the county tax website 
kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax, property owners can also pay their taxes, look up their property information, and sign up for email or text reminders.

Hard copies of property tax statements, which are typically mailed in mid-February, will be a little later than normal this year. A routine quality control check revealed a validation error before the statements were printed and mailed. While it was quickly corrected, the error delayed production of approximately 350,000 paper property tax statements.

State law requires tax statements to be sent to taxpayers no later than March 15 each year. King County expects to have all statements mailed out well before that deadline. 

Only those who pay their property taxes themselves, rather than through a mortgage lender, receive paper statements. A paper statement is not required to pay property taxes.

Because of the way the calendar falls this year, property taxpayers have a couple of extra days to pay the first half of their property taxes. The due date for the first half falls on a Saturday in 2022, so payments will not be due until Monday, May 2

Payments are accepted online, by mail, and by drop box. Visit kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax for details on payment options.

Taxpayers can also visit kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax to learn more about their property tax account, payment details, or to request a statement. Customer service representatives are also available to assist Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Contact King County Treasury Operations at 206-263-2890 or email propertytax.customerservice@kingcounty.gov.

Information on tax exemption and deferral programs for seniors, people with disabilities, or other qualifying conditions can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office at TaxRelief.kingcounty.gov, by emailing exemptions.assessments@kingcounty.gov, or calling 206-296-3920.


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United Way of King County seeking volunteers to help working families with tax preparation

Saturday, February 19, 2022

SEATTLE – Tax season is back! And this tax season, United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign is proud to announce the return of in-person tax assistance as well as virtual tax service – after nearly two years of reduced service due to COVID-19. 

Our tax preparation services are a convenient option available to you, your family members, and your community!

From now through April 21, 2022 United Way is offering free tax preparation services both virtually and in-person at 11 locations throughout King County.

The Free Tax Preparation is for any household with an income under $70,000. Filers can be connected to other community resources and public benefits by request.

COVID-19 considerations: In accordance with public health guidance and for the safety of program participants, tax clients and guests over 12-years old must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Masking is always required on-site. For further information on our COVID-19 policies and site requirements visit www.FreeTaxExperts.org

There are three easy ways to file:

In-Person: File your taxes in-person at one of 11 locations throughout King County. Locations have convenient hours to meet your schedule, and no appointments are needed. To find a location near you, languages available, a list of what to bring, and other details, visit United Way’s website at www.FreeTaxExperts.org or call 2-1-1.

The two closest locations are Lake City and the UW Campus.

Virtually – with assistance from a volunteer: Interested in filing your taxes virtually but don’t feel comfortable doing it on your own? We’re happy to help! Visit https://www.GetYourRefund.org

Please note: Our virtual tax assistance slots are limited. Also, if you do not feel comfortable sharing sensitive information like your Social Security Number or personal identification information online, or with navigating a web client, please come see us in person.

Virtually – without assistance (no income limit on this software!): Feel comfortable filing your own taxes and just wish there was a way to do it yourself for free? Then look no further! File your taxes online at 100% no cost with United Way’s ‘My Free Taxes’ tool at www.MyFreeTaxes.com

Homeless
In addition to offering these tax services, United Way’s tax team partnered with Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness and AT/T to conduct outreach to people experiencing homelessness before tax filing deadlines. 

The tax team also secured grants from the IRS and City of Seattle and launched a new partnership with King County 2-1-1, a free telephone number for access to local community services. It is part of our way of helping to take the stress out of tax season.

Volunteer - if you have the skills and are able to help, sign up here for either in person or remote work https://www.uwkc.org/volunteer/



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King county assessor: Tax transparency tool

Thursday, January 20, 2022

King county Assessor John Wilson
King County Assessor John Wilson today released his February 2022 special election Taxpayer Transparency Tool, a website which provides each King County taxpayer an individualized accounting of where their property tax dollars go, and the estimated cost of any proposed property tax measure to be voted on. 

Below are the property tax measures on the ballot for Shoreline. Lake Forest Park has only the school levies. 

Other King county school districts with levies are Bellevue, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Fife, Kent, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Seattle, Snoqualmie Valley, and Vashon. Each district votes only on their own levies.

City: Shoreline
  • Prop 1: Parks and Rec Bonds

School District: Shoreline
  • Prop 1: Replacement for educational programs and operations levy
  • Prop 2: Replacement of expiring capital levy for technology improvements and support

“Taxpayers have a right to know where their money is going, and what each proposed property tax levy will cost them,” said Wilson.

The tool can be found at http://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/Tax. There is a link to the tool on left side menu of the Assessor’s web page https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor.aspx

The Transparency Tool only shows the impact of property tax measures. Other ballot measures, including sales tax measures or benefit charges, are not included.

The Tax Transparency Tool was introduced by Assessor Wilson and first used during the April special election in 2018.

The Tax Transparency Tool was developed for the King County Assessor by Spatialest Inc, a unique enterprise software company focusing on Location, Value and Technology. The company also created “Localscape” for the King County Assessor in 2014, a map-based visualization tool that aggregates data to present information. (http://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/).



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Some Shoreline residents receive letters about paying business taxes - when they don't have a business

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Recently, some Shoreline residents were puzzled to receive letters from the city, informing them that they needed to obtain a business license or file business and occupation (B/O) tax returns.

They knew that it had something to do with employing a nanny / long term babysitter, but didn't know why they would need to pay taxes on money they were paying out.

According to the city, the letters came from the Administrative Services Department and specifically B/O Tax Analyst Ally Kim. 

We appreciate that the letter can be confusing for people receiving it who have had to register as a domestic employer as a result of having a nanny or long-term babysitter. 
The State requires anyone that employs a nanny/babysitter and pays them more than $1,000 a quarter to obtain a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) for the purpose of reporting the "employees" wages to the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). 

Recently, the city obtained a list of businesses from the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) with a Shoreline address and compared it to their list of businesses with a City business license.  

They then sent those businesses a letter informing them of the need to obtain a Shoreline business license. That letter asks the business to contact Ally Kim directly so they could update our records. 

In the situations with the nanny/babysitters, Ally reports that they do not meet the definition of engaging in business and, therefore, are not required to obtain a business license or file business and occupation (B/O) tax returns.

We did not know that such individuals would be included in the list from DOR before we sent the letters out. 

We don't know how many people are impacted by this, but we will continue to assess the situation and look for ways to clarify the issue. 

If you are in this situation, contact Ally directly at 206-801-2324 or akim@shorelinewa.gov

--Diane Hettrick



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Sound Transit public hearing on proposed 2022 budget and property tax levy

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Light rail photo courtesy Sound Transit
Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on Sound Transit’s proposed 2022 budget and property tax levy. 

The hearing will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021, 9:30am.

How to participate:
  • via computer or smartphone at this link, if a password is not already entered, enter the following password: Agency.
  • via phone: call 415-655-0001 or 206-207-1700, 
    • then enter access code:146 229 0473 and pin code: #
To provide public comment at the hearing: 
  • Sign up in advance here 
    • The sign up window will be open from 8am on the day of the hearing until five minutes before the hearing's scheduled start time. 
    • Sign up requires your name and email address. Commenters will be called on by name in the order they signed up.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on Sound Transit’s proposed 2022 budget and property tax levy.

The proposed 2022 budget documents are available for review on Sound Transit’s website 
For more information on the public hearing or to request ADA accommodation, call Sound Transit at (800) 201-4900 or (888) 713-6030 (TTY), or email accessibility@soundtransit.org



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KC Assessor releases Tax Transparency Tool – informing LFP residents of the implications of Prop. 1

Tuesday, October 19, 2021


The King County Assessor’s office has released its Tax Transparency Tool.

The Assessor’s Office states: “What it does is calculate the estimated cost of property tax measures for each piece of property within the taxing district proposing the tax measure. 
What we do is take our assessed property values and then calculate the cost for the measure next year based on rate information provided in the ballot language. 
If it is a new measure, we simply show the cost. If it is a replacement measure, we show the difference between the current levy, and the proposed one.”

This tool can be used by residents of Lake Forest Park to understand the financial implications for each property should Proposition 1 pass. 

The example below shows the total tax paid to the City based on the current tax rate, the total tax paid to the City should Proposition 1 pass, and the difference between the two. 

The Assessor’s website will also show the user the total tax bill and how it is distributed to each of the taxing entities:

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Register now for Prop 1 Pro and Con Forum on Saturday, 10/16

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

On Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 1pm, Third Place Commons invites you to the Lake Forest Park Prop 1 Pros and Cons Forum.

The forum will explore the intentions and ramifications of Prop 1 from both sides of the issue. First, a member of city staff will present the factual parameters of what is proposed. Then three representatives from the Pro side and three representatives from the Con side will share their perspectives.

Following presentations from each side, the audience will have a chance to ask questions of both sides.

This nonpartisan program will be moderated by Chelsea Jordan, Voter Service Co-Chair on the Board of League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County, who recently moderated the LFP City Council Candidate Forum as well.

Don’t miss this nonpartisan event examining one of the most discussed issues of this election season. Register here for the Lake Forest Park Prop 1 Pros and Cons Forum.

Third Place Commons – a community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization – has been building real community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for over 20 years. In addition to presenting its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Third Place Commons now also fosters real community in digital space with TPC At Home programs.



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King county assessor: Property values rose in Shoreline during 2020

Sunday, October 3, 2021

King County Assessor
John Wilson
The King County Assessor’s office is in the process of mailing annual property valuation notices to taxpayers. 

Notices to property owners will continue to arrive soon in many neighborhoods. 

Median residential property values rose by 15.4% in west Shoreline, and by 14.7% in east Shoreline.

Each year, County Assessors set values on every commercial and residential property value in the state. 

These values – set effective as of January 1 by state law – are then applied to the next year’s tax bill. Property values are being set as of January 1, 2021, for taxes due in 2022.

Data indicates that home sale prices and overall home values have risen sharply in most King County neighborhoods, including Shoreline, despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“No one knew what to expect a little over a year ago when this public health emergency began,” said Assessor John Wilson. 
“Now it is clear that a primary impact on property values has been caused by homeowners not wanting to sell at this time, leading to reduced supply and big price and value increases.”



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Second half of property taxes due November 1

Saturday, October 2, 2021

If you pay your own property tax, that is, not included in a mortgage payment, the second half of your tax is due on November 1, 2021.

The downtown King County Treasury office is still closed and staff have moved to another location.

Customer service is still provided remotely. Taxpayers can receive services via:
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay online using our safe, secure eCommerce system.

More details HERE



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Property re-valuation notices arriving now

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Property values rose in neighborhoods north of downtown Seattle during 2020.

The King County Assessor’s office is in the process of mailing annual property valuation notices to taxpayers. Notices to property owners have begun arriving locally.

Median residential property values rose by 19.3% in West Central Shoreline, by 15.5% in Lake City, by 9.3% in Green Lake/ Wallingford, and by 16.2% in Laurelhurst/ Windermere/ View Ridge.

Each year, County Assessors set values on every commercial and residential property value in the state. These values – set effective as of January 1 by state law – are then applied to the next year’s tax bill. Property values are being set as of January 1, 2021, for taxes due in 2022.

Data indicates that home sale prices and overall home values have risen sharply in most King County neighborhoods, despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“No one knew what to expect a little over a year ago when this public health emergency began,” said Assessor John Wilson. 
“Now it is clear that a primary impact on property values has been caused by homeowners not wanting to sell at this time, leading to reduced supply and big price and value increases.”


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LFP Council to consider Resolution to place LFP Prop. 1 on Nov. 2 ballot – pro and con committee volunteers sought

Friday, July 9, 2021

The LFP City Council will consider, at its July 22, 2021 regular meeting, passing a resolution to place Lake Forest Park Proposition 1 (“LFP Proposition 1”). on the November 2, 2021, general election ballot.

Approval of LFP Proposition 1 will help fund projects and services identified in City’s Safe Streets and Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan. If approved, the funds will be raised by an increase in the maximum regular property tax rate in the City.

Accompanying the November ballots will be the King County Voters’ Pamphlet. The Pamphlet will include a statement from the City explaining the effect of LFP Proposition 1, if approved. 

Also included in the Pamphlet will be statements in support of and in opposition to LFP Proposition 1.

State law requires the City Council to appoint two committees to draft these pro and con statements for the Pamphlet. The committees can have no more than three members each; however, a committee may seek advice from persons outside the committee. In addition to drafting the pro or con statement, the committee will also have the opportunity to write a rebuttal statement addressing the opposing side’s Pamphlet statement.

Individuals interested in applying for one of the committee positions can fill out the online application form. Applications are due by Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:00am. The City Council will conduct a first review of applications at its Committee of the Whole meeting on July 19. Appointment of the committee members will be done by resolution at its July 22, 2021 business meeting, should the Council vote to place Proposition 1 on the November 2 ballot.

To learn more about the requirements for the voter's pamphlet and duties of the pro and con committees, review the 2021 Jurisdiction Manual at King County Elections.

Disclosure Notice: Please note that your responses to the application questions may be disclosed to the public under Washington State Law. Your personal information, however, is not subject to public disclosure.



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