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1. What is the tax rate for the City of Arlington?

The tax rate for 2010 is $1.03 per thousand dollars of assessed value. This amount goes to the City; however, your overall tax bill will also include taxes for Snohomish County, state schools and the Everett School District.

2. How are my taxes determined?

The City Council sets the property tax levy annually. For 2010, the City Council increased the property tax rate by 1% which generated additional annual property tax revenue of $22,376.

3. Where does the tax revenue go?

Property tax revenue is used to provide city services including public safety, recreation, planning, community development, public works, streets, library and general government.

4. What is the City's current population?

As of April 2009 the population, as determined by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management, is 17,150. This figure influences how much gas tax and other state shared revenues the City receives.

5. Are the City's books audited?

Yes. Every year the Washington State Auditor's Office performs an on-site audit of the City's financial records and procedures.

6. How can I get involved in the budget process?

Public hearings are held in November as the City Council prepared to set the tax rate for the upcoming year. City Council budget workshops are open to the public during that time.