IMPORTANT NOTICE: Local sales tax rates in the following areas will change beginning April 1, 2026.

City, county, and local sales tax rates change more often than many business owners realize. These adjustments can take effect at the start of a quarter, mid-year, or following new legislation tied to public safety, transportation, or special district funding. Regardless of the reason, it is the business owner’s responsibility to collect and remit the correct sales tax rate at the time of each transaction.

Staying compliant requires proactive monitoring. Business owners should regularly check the Washington State Department of Revenue website for updated rate charts, boundary changes, and special district adjustments. Signing up for DOR e-alerts is a simple way to receive notifications when rates change in your city or county. Even conducting a periodic Google search to confirm current local rates before a new quarter begins can help prevent costly errors.

For businesses with multiple locations or online sales, automated solutions such as Avalara or Anrok can integrate with point-of-sale systems and e-commerce platforms to keep rates updated in real time. While automation can reduce risk, ultimate responsibility still rests with the business owner.

Failing to monitor local sales tax changes can result in under-collection, penalties, interest, and unnecessary audit exposure. A routine review process—whether manual or automated—should be part of every business’s internal compliance checklist.

Local sales tax rates in the following areas will change beginning April 1, 2026.

• Asotin County Emergency Communication Tax
• City of Battle Ground Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Burlington Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Centralia Transportation Benefit District
• Clark County Housing and Related Services; Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Edmonds Transportation Benefit District
• City of Goldendale Public Safety Tax
• Jefferson County Local Law Enforcement Programs; Transportation Benefit District
• City of Kalama Transportation Benefit District
• City of Lynnwood Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Richland Transportation Benefit District
• City of Ritzville Transportation Benefit District
• Skagit County Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Tacoma Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Toppenish Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Tukwila Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Washougal Transportation Benefit District
• City of Wenatchee Local Law Enforcement Programs
• City of Winthrop Transportation Benefit District
• City of Woodway Transportation Benefit District

A complete list of location codes and tax rates can be found here on our website.

Sign up for E-mail notices
Due to budget constraints, the Department is reducing the number of paper notices mailed to businesses impacted by local tax rate changes. E-file businesses will no longer receive a paper notification. We encourage you to sign up for our Sales Tax Rate Changes here to get an additional reminder 30 days prior to the rate change.