2026 Renewal Levies

While the state pays for what it defines as basic education, many of the programs and services our students rely on every day not funded or under funded. Our Educational Programs and Operations Levy supports art, music, athletics, extracurriculars, lower class sizes, field trips, safety, electives and career and college readiness. It also funds essential staff including coaches, advisors, security and other specialized positions, along with operational costs that help our schools run smoothly and are also underfunded by the State.

Our Technology Capital Projects Levy covers district technology needs, including devices, tech staff, software, safety, training and accessibility tools that keep students connected and ready to learn.

Local funding matters

State and federal dollars do not fully cover the actual cost of operating a school district in Washington. In Snoqualmie Valley, local funding makes up around 20%  of our operating budget. Voter approved levies are a major part of that picture.

What the proposed levies would collect

Below are the annual collection amounts and estimated levy rates per 1000 of assessed value for the EP&O and Technology levies

• Levies authorize the total dollar amount the District may collect each year, not a fixed tax rate.

• The rate per $1,000 of assessed value is an estimate that will change as community-wide assessed values change.

What this means

• If overall assessed values go up, the estimated rate per $1,000 typically goes down to collect the voter‑approved amount.

• If overall assessed values go down, the estimated rate per $1,000 typically goes up to collect the voter‑approved amount.

• We can provide only estimates until King County certifies values and the Board adopts final amounts.

• Our goal is to keep SVSD’s total local school tax rate in a responsible range while maintaining strong student services.

Planned collections
The estimated annual EP&O + Technology levy collection amounts and the estimated corresponding rate per $1,000 are as follow:

Note: Individual tax bills vary based on your property’s assessed value as set by the King County Assessor.  *Per $1,000 assessed property value rounded to the nearest $0.01. Tax rates are estimates and fluctuate based on assessments. The district cannot collect more than the approved levy amount.

Estimated 2027 cost increase for an average residence = $225

When we talk about local levy funding, it helps to see how Snoqualmie Valley compares with neighboring districts. Every community makes different choices about what they invest in, and those choices shape the opportunities available to students. The table below shows the estimated total levy dollars collected per student in 2027 for several nearby districts. This gives a quick snapshot of how local support stacks up across the region.