The Washington State Department of Revenue has released its sales tax updates for the first quarter of 2026. New rates and tools are now available, including updated rate change notices, the online lookup tool, and the mobile app.
Beginning January 1, 2026, the state will implement several local sales and use tax adjustments. Many cities will see an increase of 0.1% to support law enforcement programs. These cities include Algona, Bellingham, Black Diamond, Des Moines, Duvall, East Wenatchee, Edmonds, Elma, Issaquah, Kalama, Kent, King County, Lynden, Renton, Ridgefield, SeaTac, and Seattle. Other communities such as Bingen and Spokane Valley will see increases dedicated to criminal justice or fire protection services. Cashmere, Cle Elum, and Sumner will add increments for transportation services, while Centralia will see a decrease due to an expiring measure.
Island, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties will introduce increases that support emergency communication systems. Edmonds will also add a new lodging code which is a reporting update only.
Updates have also been made to certain tribal compact areas.
