WA HB1870

Counties may levy an additional property tax up to $0.05 per $1,000 of assessed value specifically for public health clinic operations, maintenance, and capital expenses

"Public health clinic" defined as fixed or mobile, publicly operated sites providing low-barrier services including primary care, dental care, reproductive health, communicable disease treatment, substance use disorder services, behavioral health, maternal/child health, nutrition services, and health plan enrollment assistance

The new levy is exempt from the standard property tax limitations in RCW 84.52.043 and the growth limitation in RCW 84.55.010 does not apply in the first year the levy is imposed

When combined property tax rates exceed the 1% constitutional limit, this public health clinic levy would be reduced on a pro rata basis alongside levies for conservation futures, affordable housing, county hospitals, and emergency medical services above $0.30/$1,000

Sections 2 and 4 expire January 1, 2027; Sections 3 and 5 take effect January 1, 2027