Community members are invited to provide comments on the City’s 2025 Property Tax Levy at a public hearing held during the November 12, 2024, City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 7 pm.
As required by law, each year the City Council must approve an ordinance estimating the amount of revenue that will be raised on the assessed valuation of property located within the City limits.
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 last the last biennium’s budgeted amount. This year, the amount is limited to less than 1%, at 0.89% increase, for a total of $76,504 citywide.
Residents may provide feedback on the 2025 Property Tax Levy and Revenue Sources either 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: 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.
The November 12 City Council Meeting agenda will be available on or before November 8 at: www.snoqualmie-wa.municodemeetings.com/.