Bothell 2025 property tax levy increase was scheduled for Nov. 19 consideration

The city was scheduled to consider an ordinance raising the 2025 property tax levy rate by 1% plus new construction in King and Snohomish counties 1.

What the records say

In materials published ahead of the Nov. 19, 2024, City Council meeting, the city was scheduled to consider adopting an ordinance that would increase the 2025 property tax levy rate by 1% plus new construction for King and Snohomish counties 1. The agenda item listed the recommended action as adopting the ordinance 1. The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome.

  • Agenda item AB #24-186 asked the council to consider adopting an ordinance increasing the 2025 property tax levy rate by 1% plus new construction for King and Snohomish counties 1.
  • The staff budget briefing listed the ordinance for adoption at the Nov. 19 meeting as a City of Bothell action 1.

Why it matters

A 1% levy increase plus a new-construction addition would change the amount of property tax billed to parcels in the King and Snohomish County portions of Bothell in 2025 1.

What changed / what's next

  • The proposed change is a 1% increase to the 2025 property tax levy rate, plus an addition for new construction, applying to King and Snohomish counties within Bothell 1.
  • The available records do not establish whether the ordinance was adopted; this is a pre-meeting packet only 1.