Chapter 3.11
REAL PROPERTY EXCISE TAX

Sections:

3.11.010    Imposed.

3.11.020    Rate.

3.11.030    Collection.

3.11.040    State statutes applicable.

3.11.010 Imposed.

There is imposed an excise tax on each sale of real property in the corporate limits of the city pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 82.46.010 (1). (Ord. 2255 § 1, 1986).

3.11.020 Rate.

The rate of the tax imposed by LMC 3.11.010 shall be one-quarter of one percent of the selling price. (Ord. 2255 § 2, 1986).

3.11.030 Collection.

Taxes imposed under this chapter shall be collected from persons who are taxable by the state under Chapter 82.45 RCW upon the occurrence of any taxable event within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. 2255 § 3, 1986).

3.11.040 State statutes applicable.

All applicable rules, regulations, laws and court decisions regarding real estate excise taxes as imposed by the state under Chapter 82.45 RCW shall apply to the excise tax imposed under this chapter. (Ord. 2255 § 4, 1986).