Collected and spent
Not on file yet.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Sales tax
1.4%
Source · WA Dept. of Revenue — Regional transit authority. Read on July 17, 2026.
Details
WA Dept. of Revenue — Regional transit authority (RTA) tax (primary, state comptroller/DOR)Who decides
An 18-member board governs Sound Transit. Voters do not elect this board. The board is appointed, not elected.
Source · Sound Transit, Sound Transit. Read on October 1, 2026.
When decisions happen
Each yearThe board usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
How to reach it
Source · Sound Transit, Sound Transit. Read on October 1, 2026.
Also on this tax bill
A Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) address pays these governments too. Which school districts, cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority)
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 7
Special districts: 1
Sources
What it is
WA Dept. of Revenue — Regional transit authority. Read on July 17, 2026.
Details
WA Dept. of Revenue — Regional transit authority (RTA) tax (primary, state comptroller/DOR)Taxes
WA Dept. of Revenue — Regional transit authority. Read on July 17, 2026.
Details
WA Dept. of Revenue — Regional transit authority (RTA) tax (primary, state comptroller/DOR)Who decides
Sound Transit, Sound Transit. Read on October 1, 2026.
When decisions happen
Sound Transit, Sound Transit. Read on October 1, 2026.
How to reach it
Sound Transit, Sound Transit. Read on October 1, 2026.
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