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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh Peters,County Administrator
FROM: Philip C. Hunsucker,Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
DATE: September 2,2026
RE: In the Matter of Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.05 JCC and Ordinance
No. 12-1213-99
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Washington State Legislature through its taxing power under Wash. Const. art. I, § 1
authorizes cities and counties to impose local real estate excise taxes under chapter 82.46
RCW. Funds from local real estate excise taxes under chapter 82.46 RCW only can be used,
as limited by the Legislature, for "capital projects" listed in the capital facilities plan of the
Jefferson County Comprehensive plan, the provision of services to residents of affordable
housing or shelter units, or housing relocation assistance as defined within RCW 59.18.440
and 59.18.450.
On April 24, 2025, the Governor signed SHB 1791, which modified local real estate taxes
authority under chapter 82.46 RCW, including:
• Revenues from RCW 82.46.010(2) (REET 1) can be used for any capital project
that revenues from RCW 82.46.035(2) (REET 2) can be used for, including for
facilities for those experiencing homelessness and affordable housing projects and
projects that are supported through an interlocal housing collaboration;
• The January 1, 2026 date restriction on maintenance of facilities for those
experiencing homelessness and for affordable housing projects is removed;
• Local governments can use the greater of 35 percent or $100,000 of revenues from
REET 1 and REET 2 for operation and maintenance of existing capital projects
beyond December 31, 2023;
• The $1 million cap on capital projects and the related reporting requirements are
removed; and
• Various date-restricted allowable uses that have already passed are removed;
• The sale of any portion of an affordable housing development by a qualified entity
to an organization that meets the requirements for a property tax exemption as a
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nonprofit organization, housing authority, or public corporation for use for a
community purpose is exempt from local real estate excise tax. A community
purpose includes, but is not limited to, the provision of services to affordable
housing development tenants, health clinics, senior day cares, food banks,
community centers, and early learning facilities. The requirements for a tax
preference performance statement do not apply, and the exemption is permanent;
and,
• Added for all local real estate excise taxes an expanded definition of `capital
projects."
SHB 1791 became effective on July 27, 2025. The Board of County Commissioners wishes to
take advantage of the changes the Legislature authorized when it adopted SHB 1791.
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 5-83 in 1983, which imposed a
local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real property
located within the unincorporated limits of the county pursuant to RCW 82.46.010(2).
However, when the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 in
1999, which authorized the collection of an additional local excise tax of one-fourth of one
percent of the selling price of each sale of real property located within the unincorporated
limits of the county pursuant to RCW 82.46.010(3). The Board of County Commissioners
should have referenced RCW 82.46.035(2), which also authorizes a county to impose an
additional local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real
property located within the unincorporated limits of the county. Ordinance No. 12-1213-99
was codified into chapter 3.05 JCC. By this Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners
is correcting the reference to RCW 82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter
3.05 JCC to 82.46.035(2).
This Ordinance will not increase the total amount of local real estate excise tax imposed,
which will remain one-half of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real property
located within the unincorporated limits of the county.
A clean version of this Ordinance is attached as Appendix A. A redlined version of this
Ordinance, showing changes from the current chapter 3.05 JCC is attached as Appendix B.
ANALYSIS:
After the adoption of Ordinance No. 12-1213-99, the total local real estate tax imposed was
one-half of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real property located within the
unincorporated limits of the county. This Ordinance will not increase the total amount of local
real estate excise tax imposed, which will remain one-half of one percent of the selling price of
each sale of real property located within the unincorporated limits of the county. However,the
ordinance will correct the error in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 that was codified into chapter
3.05 JCC. The ordinance also will allow the county to take advantage of SHB 1791, which
became effective on July 27, 2025.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This ordinance will have no fiscal impact, other than to authorize the county to take advantage
of SHB 1791. The same amount of taxes will be collected under this ordinance as the one it is
repealing and replacing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the attached hearing notice.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Ph i I ip C. Hunsucker, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at Extension 219
REVIEWED BY:
C-, Vc9S/aJos 10. Peters,County Administrator Date
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In the Matter of Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.05 JCC
and Ordinance No. 12-1213-99
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled by the Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners for Monday, September 15,2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners'
Chambers, County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID).
Notice of said hearing is to be published once in the official newspaper of Jefferson County.
This hearing is for the purpose of receiving written comments and verbal testimony about the
changes to Chapter 3.05 JCC and Ordinance No. 12-1213-99, which provide authority for
imposition of local real estate excise tax as authorized by RCW 82.46.010(2) (REET 1) and
RCW 82.46.035(2) (REET 2)to impose a total tax equal to one-half of one percent (or 0.5%) of
the selling price with respect to each sale of real property located within the unincorporated
limits of this Jefferson County. The changes will not change the amount of tax being collected.
The information is available for viewing on the County website by visiting:
www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow this pathway - Services - Laserfiche Web Portal (usemame
and password is: public) - Board of Commissioners -BOCC Agenda Packets—2025 Weekly
Agenda Items—09 September 2025 —091525 - HEARING re Ordinance re Sales of Real Estate.
Jefferson County ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by
prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the
provision of benefits and services resulting from its federally assisted programs& activities. The
meeting site is ADA accessible. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged
with advance notice by calling 360-385-9100.
You are welcome to participate in this hearing. You will need to join the meeting by 2:30 p.m.
using the following methods: VIRTUALLY: Via the following Zoom, link:
https://zoom.us/j/93777841705, PHONE: Dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code: 937-
7784-1705#and press *9 to "raise your hand"to be called upon. Access for the hearing impaired
can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384, or IN-PERSON.
In addition, written testimony is also invited beginning on September 2, 2025 and ending on
September 15, 2025, at the end of the Public Hearing, unless extended by the Board of County
Commissioners. Written public testimony may be submitted by Email to:
jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us.. You can also Mail your testimony to: Jefferson County
Commissioners' Office; P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Written testimony must be
received by the Board of County Commissioners by the end of the hearing testimony period.
Signed this day of , 2025,
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 1
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Repealing and Replacing
Chapter 3.05 JCC and Ordinance No. 12- ORDINANCE NO.
1213-99
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature through its taxing power under Wash.
Const.art.I, § 1 authorizes cities and counties to impose local real estate excise taxes under chapter
82.46 RCW; and,
WHEREAS, funds from local real estate excise taxes under chapter 82.46 RCW only can
be used,as limitated by the Legislature, for"capital projects" listed in the capital facilities plan of
the Jefferson County Comprehensive plan, the provision of services to residents of affordable
housing or shelter units, or housing relocation assistance as defined within RCW 59.18.440 and
59.18.450; and,
WHEREAS, on April 24,2025,the Governor signed SHB 1791,which modified local real
estate taxes authority under chapter 82.46 RCW, including:
• Revenues from RCW 82.46.010(2) (REET 1) can be used for any capital project that
revenues from RCW 82.46.035(2)(REET 2)can be used for, including for facilities for
those experiencing homelessness and affordable housing projects and projects that are
supported through an interlocal housing collaboration;
• The January 1,2026 date restriction on maintenance of facilities for those experiencing
homelessness and for affordable housing projects is removed;
• Local governments can use the greater of 35 percent or $100,000 of revenues from
REET 1 and REET 2 for operation and maintenance of existing capital projects beyond
December 31, 2023;
• The $1 million cap on capital projects and the related reporting requirements are
removed; and
• Various date-restricted allowable uses that have already passed are removed;
• The sale of any portion of an affordable housing development by a qualified entity to
an organization that meets the requirements for a property tax exemption as a nonprofit
organization,housing authority,or public corporation for use for a community purpose
is exempt from local real estate excise tax. A community purpose includes, but is not
limited to, the provision of services to affordable housing development tenants, health
clinics, senior day cares, food banks, community centers, and early learning facilities.
The requirements for a tax preference performance statement do not apply, and the
exemption is permanent; and,
• Added for all local real estate excise taxes an expanded definition of"capital projects;"
and,
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WHEREAS, SHB 1791 became effective on July 27, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to take advantage of the changes
the Legislature authorized when it adopted SHB 1791;and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 5-83 in 1983,
which imposed a local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent of the selling price of each sale of
real property located within the unincorporated limits of the county pursuant to RCW
82.46.010(2); and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 in
1999,which authorized the collection of an additional local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent
of the selling price of each sale of real property located within the unincorporated limits of the
county pursuant to RCW 82.46.010(3); and,
WHEREAS, after the adoption of Ordinance No. 12-1213-99,the total local real estate tax
imposed was one-half of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real property located within
the unincorporated limits of the county; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 was codified into chapter 3.05 JCC; and,
WHEREAS, when it adopted Ordinance No. 12-1213-99, the Board of County
Commissioners should have referenced RCW 82.46.035(2), which also authorizes a county to
impose an additional local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent of the selling price of each sale
of real property located within the unincorporated limits of the county; and
WHEREAS, by this Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners is correcting the
reference to RCW 82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC to
82.46.035(2); and,
WHEREAS, this Ordinance will not increase the total amount of local real estate excise
tax imposed, which will remain one-half of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real
property located within the unincorporated limits of the county; and,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
hereby adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact supporting this ordinance.
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to take advantage of the changes in SHB
1791 and correct the incorrect reference to RCW 82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and
chapter 3.05 JCC to RCW 82.46.035(2).
Section 3. Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC. This
Ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC.
Section 4.Adoption of Chapter of JCC. Revised chapter 3.05 JCC,which is attached as Appendix
A is hereby adopted.
Section 5. Remedial Ordinance. With respect to changing the reference from to RCW
82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC to 82.46.035(2), this Ordinance
is intended to be remedial, does not affect any vested right, and is retrospective in application.
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Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this
Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this
Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be
affected.
Section 7. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This Ordinance is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 1 97-1 1-800 (19).
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon
passage by the Board of County Commissioners.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
Greg Brotherton, Member
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Philip C. Hunsucker, Date
Clerk of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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APPENDIX A
3.05.010 Imposed.
Pursuant to RCW 82.46.035(2),there is a tax imposed hereby equal to one-half of one percent(or
0.5%) of the selling price with respect to each sale of real property located within the
unincorporated limits of this Jefferson County.
3.05.020 Taxable events.
Any person taxable by the state of Washington pursuant to Chapter 82.45 RCW or Chapter 458-
61 WAC shall pay the tax imposed by this chapter. The tax imposed by this chapter shall be due
and owing upon the occurrence of any taxable event that occurs with respect to real property
located in the unincorporated limits of Jefferson County.
3.05.030 Consistency with state tax and regulations.
The tax imposed by this chapter shall comply with all applicable rules,regulations, laws and court
decisions regarding real estate excise taxes as imposed by the state under Chapter 82.45 RCW and
Chapter 458-61 WAC. The provisions of those chapters, to the extent they are not inconsistent
with this chapter, shall apply as though fully set forth in this chapter.
3.05.040 Distribution of tax proceeds.
(1)The Jefferson County treasurer shall place one percent of the proceeds of the taxes imposed by
this chapter in the county current expense fund to defray costs of collection.
(2)The remaining proceeds from the tax imposed by this chapter shall be placed in a county capital
improvements fund.This capital improvement fund shall be used for local improvements including
those listed in RCW 82.46.010.
(3) This section shall not limit the existing authority of the county to impose special assessments
on property benefited thereby in the manner prescribed by law.
3.05.050 Seller's obligation.
The tax imposed by this chapter is the obligation of the seller and may be enforced through the
action of debt against the seller or in the manner prescribed for the foreclosure of mortgages.
3.05.060 Lien provisions.
The taxes imposed by this chapter and any interest or penalties thereon are the specific lien upon
each piece of real property sold from the time of sale or until the tax is paid, which lien may be
enforced in the manner prescribed for the foreclosure of mortgages. Resort to one course of
enforcement is not an election not to pursue another course of enforcement.
3.05.070 Notation of payment.
The tax imposed by this chapter shall be paid to and collected by the Jefferson County treasurer.
The Jefferson County treasurer shall act as agent for the collection of the tax imposed by this
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chapter. The Jefferson County treasurer shall cause a stamp evidencing satisfaction of the lien to
be affixed to the instrument of sale or conveyance prior to its recording or to the real estate excise
tax affidavit in the case of mobile home sales. A receipt issued by the county treasurer for the
payment of the tax imposed by this chapter shall be evidence of the satisfaction of the lien imposed
in JCC 3.05.060 and may be recorded in the manner prescribed for recording satisfactions or
mortgages. No instrument of sale or conveyance evidencing a sale subject to the tax imposed by
this chapter may be accepted by the county auditor for filing or recording until the tax is paid and
the stamp affixed thereto; in case the tax is not due on the transfer, the instrument shall not be
accepted until suitable notation of this fact is made on the instrument by the Jefferson County
treasurer.
3.05.080 Date payable.
(1)The tax imposed by this chapter shall become due and payable immediately at the time of sale
and, if not so paid within 30 days thereafter, the amount owed but not paid shall bear interest at
the rate of one percent per month from the time of sale until the time of payment.
(2)Any interest or penalties collected for failure to pay the tax authorized by this chapter shall be
deposited in the capital improvement fund defined in JCC 3.05.040(2).
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APPENDIX 2
APPENDIX 2
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Repealing and Replacing
Chapter 3.05 JCC and Ordinance No. 12- ORDINANCE NO.
1213-99
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature through its taxing power under Wash.
Const.art.I, § 1 authorizes cities and counties to impose local real estate excise taxes under chapter
82.46 RCW; and,
WHEREAS, funds from local real estate excise taxes under chapter 82.46 RCW only can
be used, as limitated by the Legislature, for"capital projects"listed in the capital facilities plan of
the Jefferson County Comprehensive plan, the provision of services to residents of affordable
housing or shelter units, or housing relocation assistance as defined within RCW 59.18.440 and
59.18.450;and,
WHEREAS, on April 24,2025,the Governor signed SHB 1791,which modified local real
estate taxes authority under chapter 82.46 RCW, including:
• Revenues from RCW 82.46.010(2) (REET 1) can be used for any capital project that
revenues from RCW 82.46.035(2)(REET 2)can be used for,including for facilities for
those experiencing homelessness and affordable housing projects and projects that are
supported through an interlocal housing collaboration;
• The January 1,2026 date restriction on maintenance of facilities for those experiencing
homelessness and for affordable housing projects is removed;
• Local governments can use the greater of 35 percent or $100,000 of revenues from
REET 1 and REET 2 for operation and maintenance of existing capital projects beyond
December 31, 2023;
• The $1 million cap on capital projects and the related reporting requirements are
removed;and
• Various date-restricted allowable uses that have already passed are removed;
• The sale of any portion of an affordable housing development by a qualified entity to
an organization that meets the requirements for a property tax exemption as a nonprofit
organization,housing authority,or public corporation for use for a community purpose
is exempt from local real estate excise tax. A community purpose includes, but is not
limited to,the provision of services to affordable housing development tenants, health
clinics, senior day cares, food banks, community centers, and early learning facilities.
The requirements for a tax preference performance statement do not apply, and the
exemption is permanent; and,
• Added for all local real estate excise taxes an expanded definition of"capital projects;"
and,
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WHEREAS, SHB 1791 became effective on July 27, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to take advantage of the changes
the Legislature authorized when it adopted SHB 1791;and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 5-83 in 1983,
which imposed a local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent of the selling price of each sale of
real property located within the unincorporated limits of the county pursuant to RCW
82.46.010(2); and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 in
1999,which authorized the collection of an additional local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent
of the selling price of each sale of real property located within the unincorporated limits of the
county pursuant to RCW 82.46.010(3); and,
WHEREAS, after the adoption of Ordinance No. 12-1213-99,the total local real estate tax
imposed was one-half of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real property located within
the unincorporated limits of the county; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 was codified into chapter 3.05 JCC; and,
WHEREAS, when it adopted Ordinance No. 12-1213-99, the Board of County
Commissioners should have referenced RCW 82.46.035(2), which also authorizes a county to
impose an additional local excise tax of one-fourth of one percent of the selling price of each sale
of real property located within the unincorporated limits of the county; and
WHEREAS, by this Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners is correcting the
reference to RCW 82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC to
82.46.035(2); and,
WHEREAS, this Ordinance will not increase the total amount of local real estate excise
tax imposed, which will remain one-half of one percent of the selling price of each sale of real
property located within the unincorporated limits of the county; and,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY,STATE OF WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
hereby adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact supporting this ordinance.
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to take advantage of the changes in SHB
1791 and correct the incorrect reference to RCW 82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and
chapter 3.05 JCC to RCW 82.46.035(2).
Section 3. Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC. This
Ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC.
Section 4.Adoption of Chapter of JCC. Revised chapter 3.05 JCC,which is attached as Appendix
A is hereby adopted.
Section 5. Remedial Ordinance. With respect to changing the reference from to RCW
82.46.010(3) in Ordinance No. 12-1213-99 and chapter 3.05 JCC to 82.46.035(2), this Ordinance
is intended to be remedial, does not affect any vested right, and is retrospective in application.
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Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this
Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this
Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be
affected.
Section 7. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This Ordinance is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800 (19).
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon
passage by the Board of County Commissioners.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
Greg Brotherton, Member
Heather Nollette-Dudley, Member
A"TFEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Philip C. Hunsucker, Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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APPENDIX A
3.05.010 Imposed.
Pursuant to RCW 82.46.035(2),there is herebya tax imposed aa-taxhereby equal to one-half of one
percent(or 0.5%) of the selling price with respect to each sale of real property located within the
unincorporated limits of this countyJefferson County.
3.05.020 Taxable events.
Any person taxable by the state of Washington pursuant to Chapter 82.45 RCW or Chapter 458-
61 WAC shall pay the tax imposed by this chapter. The tax imposed by this chapter shall be due
and owing upon the occurrence of any taxable event that occurs with respect to real property
located in the unincorporated areaslimits of Jefferson County.
3.05.030 Consistency with state tax and regulations.
The tax imposed hereinby this chapter shall comply with all applicable rules,regulations, laws and
court decisions regarding real estate excise taxes as imposed by the state under Chapter 82.45
RCW and Chapter 458-61 WAC. The provisions of those chapters, to the extent they are not
inconsistent with this chapter, shall apply as though fully set forth hereinin this chapter.
3.05.040 Distribution of tax proceeds.
(1) The cottyJefferson County treasurer shall place one percent of the proceeds of the taxes
imposed hereinby this chapter in the county current expense fund to defray costs of collection.
(2)The remaining proceeds from county taxesthe tax imposed here inby this chapter shall be placed
in a county capital improvements fund. TheseThis capital improvement fundsfund shall be used
for local improvements including those listed in RCW 82.46.010.
(3) This section shall not limit the existing authority of thiJthe county to impose special
assessments on property benefited thereby in the manner prescribed by law.
3.05.050 Seller's obligation.
The tax imposed hereinby this chapter is the obligation of the seller and may be enforced through
the action of debt against the seller or in the manner prescribed for the foreclosure of mortgages.
3.05.060 Lien provisions.
The taxes imposed hereinby this chapter and any interest or penalties thereon are the specific lien
upon each piece of real property sold from the time of sale or until the tax is paid, which lien may
be enforced in the manner prescribed for the foreclosure of mortgages. Resort to one course of
enforcement is not an election not to pursue the otheranother course of enforcement.
3.05.070 Notation of payment.
The tax imposed here-i-nby this chapter shall be paid to and collected by the Jefferson County
treasurer. The cetmtyJefferson County treasurer shall act as agent for the collection of the tax:
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imposed by this chapter. The countyJefferson County treasurer shall cause a stamp evidencing
satisfaction of the lien to be affixed to the instrument of sale or conveyance prior to its recording
or to the real estate excise tax affidavit in the case of mobile home sales. A receipt issued by the
county treasurer for the payment of the tax imposed hereinby this chapter shall be evidence of the
satisfaction of the lien imposed in JCC 3.05.060 and may be recorded in the manner prescribed for
recording satisfactions or mortgages. No instrument of sale or conveyance evidencing a sale
subject to the tax imposed by this chapter may be accepted by the county auditor for filing or
recording until the tax is paid and the stamp affixed thereto; in case the tax is not due on the
transfer, the instrument shall not be accepted until suitable notation of this fact is made on the
instrument by the eetuitefferson County treasurer.
3.05.080 Date payable.
(1) The tax imposed Eby this chapter shall become due and payable immediately at the
time of sale and, if not so paid within 30 days thereafter, the amount owed but not paid shall bear
interest at the rate of one percent per month from the time of sale until the time of payment.
(2)Any interest or penalties collected for failure to pay the tax authorized by this chapter shall be
deposited in the capital improvement fund defined in JCC 3.05.040(2).
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