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WA SB5252
WA SB5252Removing the acreage limit on the property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to removing the acreage limit on the property tax 2 exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places; 3 amending RCW 84.36.037; and creating new sections. 4
AI Summary
This bill removes the previous one-acre limit on the amount of land that can be included in a property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations operating public assembly halls and meeting places, allowing for exemptions on up to 29 acres for properties primarily used for annual community celebration events for at least 10 years. The bill also clarifies that certain existing laws, specifically RCW 82.32.805 and RCW 82.32.808, do not apply to this change, and the new provisions will take effect for taxes collected starting in 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/16/2026)
Taxonomy
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Community and Regional Development
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
- ‐ Social Services and Volunteer Associations
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