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Bill #HB-1480

Local Option Real Estate Excise Tax

State Bill Committee Discussion Whatcom County
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Summary

Removes restriction limiting local option real estate excise tax authority to San Juan County only, allowing Whatcom County to implement a half-percent tax on real estate transactions for affordable housing with voter approval. Council added this as a state legislative priority on a 4-3 vote.

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