The Cost
     
Maintenance and Operations Levy
County Projected Levy Rate
Collection Year
Per $1,000 of Assessed Valuation **
Levy Amount *
2011
$2.24
$6,280,495
2012
$2.22
$6,406,105
2013
$2.20
$6,543,227
2014
$2.18
$6,664,912

*The levy amount grows because of the District's growth in new housing. Projected increases in enrollment necessitate increased M&O funding.

** Note how levy rates decrease. This is due to the growth and increased valuation of the tax base in the district. School levies are a "fixed" amount, so when growth occurs in a district, that amount is spread over a larger base, effectively lowering each individual's tax rate.
Important note - Our projected 2011 rate starts lower than our neighboring districts' current rate! (see below)

 

Comparison Levy Rates
Area School Districts: October 2009*
District
Levy Rate
District
Levy Rate
Eatonville
$2.50
Orting
$2.65
Bethel
$2.53
Clover Park
$2.97
Steilacoom
$2.57
University Place
$3.05
Puyallup
$2.59
Tacoma
$3.15
 
* Current at time of printing

 

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