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  6. Provisions For Single Year Levy Lid Lifts And Content For Ballot Titles

Provisions for single year levy lid lifts and content for ballot titles

Single year levy lid lifts:

  • May be voted at a General Election or a Special Election.
  • Require voter approval of a simple majority.
  • Must be levied within 12 months of voter approval.
  • Increase the district's highest lawful levy above statutory levy limitation for the first year of the lid lift.
  • Levy capacity increase is temporary unless the ballot specifically states the resulting levy will be used in the following years levy limit calculations.
  • May limit the levy increase for a specific period of time or purpose.
  • May provide that the exemption authorized by RCW 84.36.381 will apply to the lid lift increased levy capacity.


Single year levy lid lift ballot titles must contain:

  • Identification of the enacting legislative body.
  • Statement of the subject matter, not to exceed 10 words.
  • A concise description of the measure, not to exceed 75 words.
  • The dollar rate (levy rate) proposed.
  • A clear statement of the conditions, if any, which are applicable under RCW 84.55.050(4).
  • A question asking if the ballot measure should be approved.

RCW 29A.36.071, 29A.72.050, 84.55.050(1)