Seattle Public Schools requests voter approval of a capital levy of $783.0 million for the Buildings, Technology, Academics/Athletics V (BTA V) Program. The proposed levy will replace an expiring capital levy.
Passage of Proposition No. 2 would allow the levy of taxes over a six year period to pay for modernizing educational facilities throughout the District including fire safety, earthquake, air quality and security improvements, electric vehicle accommodations, energy efficiency upgrades, sustainable technology retrofit, roof replacements, mechanical systems, interior and exterior renovations, life safety and ADA compliance, improvements to drinking water quality, student accessibility to technology, the construction, remodeling and modernization of athletic fields and facilities, including, but not limited to, Memorial Stadium, and implementation of training and other measures throughout the district to meet the current and future educational needs of its students.
The total amount to be collected will be $130.5 million annually in the years 2023 through 2028, inclusive. The estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value will range from $0.47 per one thousand for 2023 collections to $0.37 per one thousand for 2028 collections. The exact levy rate will be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy.
Exemptions from taxes may be available to certain homeowners. To determine if you qualify, call the King County Assessor at 206-296-7300.
