Local sales and use tax increases to 8.7 percent in city of Bellingham April 1
Effective April 1, the local sales and use tax within the city of Bellingham will increase two-tenths of one percent (.002) to 8.7 percent. The tax, increased because of the Transportation Benefit District approved by voters, will be used for transportation services.
The rate to use when charging tax is based on the received date of materials. Anything received prior to April 1 will still be calculated on the old rate of 8.5 percent.
More information is available on provided by the state Department of Revenue Services.
For more information, contact Donna Foley at (360) 650-6815.