Tax Rates

How Much will it Cost?

The proposed $46.3M bond, which qualifies for an estimated $17.7M in state assistance, will cost an estimated $1.75/$1,000.

If approved, taxpayers would pay $14.59/$1,000 assessed (or about $175/year per $100,000 assessed). For a home with an assessed value of $300,000, the annual cost is approximately $43.75 per month ($525/year).

Did You Know?

• Newport School District qualifies for $17.7M in state facility assistance, lowering the cost for taxpayers. For every $1 raised locally through a bond, the state provides approximately 37 cents for Newport. This assistance helped reduce the total bond amount, saving the average homeowner over $280/yr in taxes.
• Newport is one of the few 16 Spokane and Pend Oreille County school districts who don’t currently have a school bond.
• Newport ranks 247th out of 295 school districts in Washington for the lowest local education tax rate.
• Compared to the 15 other school districts in Spokane and Pend Oreille Counties, Newport has the second lowest local educational tax rate.

Are There Property Tax Exemptions?

If you are a senior citizen and/or disabled, you may be eligible for an exemption. The exemption applies to the primary residence and land on which it sits, up to one acre. Five acres are allowed if zoning permits it. This program is administered by the Spokane County Assessor's Office. For application and further information, call 509-477-3698.

Senior Exemption

The eligibility requirements for a senior citizen are:

• Taxpayer must be at least 61 years of age and own the house they live in
• The combined family income must be $50,000 or less

Disability Exemption

For a disability exemption, the taxpayer must be unable to work due to physical disability. A physician's statement must be included with the application as proof of disability.