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This bill removes the acreage limit on the property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations that operate public assembly halls and meeting places, meaning these organizations will no longer be restricted to a maximum of one acre for their tax-exempt property, and for properties primarily used for annual community celebration events for at least 10 years, the exemption will no longer be capped at 29 acres. The bill amends Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.36.037, which outlines the conditions for this exemption, ensuring that the property is used exclusively for public gatherings and available to all, with exceptions for necessary safekeeping measures and specific business activities in smaller counties if income does not exceed maintenance costs. This change, which applies to taxes collected from 2027 onwards, aims to provide broader property tax relief to these community-focused nonprofit entities.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5252&Year=2025&Initiative=false