Bellevue Backs Away from Property Tax Push, Signaling Shift in Regional Revenue Debate

Bellevue Council Updates Legislative Agenda to Ensure Affordability, Responsibility

Bellevue City Skyline, Photo Credit: City of Bellevue The Bellevue City Council has removed language from its 2025 state legislative agenda that referenced expanding Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) authority and modifying property tax lid lift options. The decision came during the council’s October 14 meeting after Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis proposed a last-minute amendment. The original draft stated that the City would seek greater flexibili…

Bellevue Backs Away from Property Tax Push, Signaling Shift in Regional Revenue Debate

The Eastside city council strips support for tax expansion from its legislative agenda, reflecting mounting affordability concerns In a last-minute reversal that caught some observers off guard, the Bellevue City Council on October 15 removed explicit endorsements of property tax and real estate excise tax expansion from its state legislative agenda, marking a potential turning point in how Washington municipalities approach revenue advocacy aft…