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RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
Whatcom County · Library
RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT — Levy
Rural-area library branches, online resources, programs, and outreach across unincorporated Whatcom County.
Statutory
RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Cumulative collected
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Latest year levy
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Latest rate / $1,000
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Growth since 2018
About this levy
The Whatcom County Library System Rural Library District levy is a regular property tax funding library services across unincorporated Whatcom County and contracting cities. Under RCW 27.12, library districts may levy up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value as a regular levy.
Authorization
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Collection history
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Programs funded
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Discussed in meetings
Real Briefings that mention this levy.
The May 4, 2026 Ferndale City Council meeting featured a comprehensive presentation on property tax and multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) policy by Whatcom County Assessor Rebecca Czar, clarifying longstanding confusion ...
The Bellingham City Council's Committee of the Whole convened for a focused session covering cybersecurity infrastructure and the highly anticipated Central Library renovation project. The committee unanimously approved ...
The Bellingham City Council's March 9, 2026 meeting was highlighted by a comprehensive presentation on the results of a 2025 survey of landlords and property managers regarding the city's rental fee regulations ...
The Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee held a brief but productive 16-minute meeting Sunday afternoon, unanimously approving four significant infrastructure and service items totaling over $8.9 ...
The October 20 Committee of the Whole meeting featured two major agenda items: budget work sessions for IT Services and the Library, followed by review of the final four chapters of the Bellingham Plan comprehensive ...
The September 29 Committee of the Whole meeting addressed three major items that collectively represent significant shifts in how Bellingham plans and funds its future growth. The committee unanimously approved two ...