What: amendments to the Tacoma Municipal Code tax code (Subtitle 6A), including a utility tax rate increase from six percent to seven and one-half percent and Business and Occupation tax definition updates, both effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands: The Government Performance and Finance Committee was briefed September 15; Ordinances 29120 (utility tax rates, tied to Proposition 1 approved by voters August 4, 2026) and 29121 (Business and Occupation tax definitions, per state law) had first reading on the September 22 Council agenda and final reading on the October 6 agenda. Votes were not recorded.
Next: Confirm adoption of Ordinances 29120 and 29121 (effective January 1, 2027) from the minutes.
Details
Built from the City's posted agendas; minutes and video were not available, so votes and discussion are not recorded.
First reading ORD29120: raise utility tax rates in Subtitle 6A from six percent to seven and one-half percent effective January 1, 2027, as approved by voters in Proposition 1 at the August 4, 2026 election
First reading ORD29121: update definitions in Business and Occupation Tax Section 6A.30.030 as required by state law, effective January 1, 2027
Final reading ORD29120: raise utility tax rates in Subtitle 6A from six percent to seven and one-half percent effective January 1, 2027, as approved by voters in Proposition 1 on August 4, 2026
Final reading ORD29121: update definitions in Business and Occupation Tax Section 6A.30.030 as required by state law, effective January 1, 2027