Wash. House OKs Virus-Related Biz Property Tax Relief

Washington would require county treasurers to provide an extension of 2021 property tax payments to some businesses that have faced financial hardship because of the novel coronavirus pandemic under a bill passed by the House of Representatives. 

H.B. 1332, which the House passed Friday in a 96-1 vote, would allow a property tax extension for businesses that can provide the country treasurer with proof of a 25% decline in revenue in 2020 compared with 2019. The county treasurer would be required to provide the qualifying business with a payment plan for its 2021 property tax liability.

If enacted, the bill would take immediate effect.

The bill is in the state Senate.

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