Frequently Asked Questions

No, the fee only applies to those residents who live within the city limits.

No. The fee is assessed when you renew your car tabs/registration with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL). The DOL will collect the fee and distribute it to the transportation district for you.

No, according to state statutes, once the fee is adopted, it cannot be increased during the life of the transportation benefit district without a vote of the people.

Although the county also has the authority to create a TBD and enact up to a $20 car tab fee without a vote of the people, they would have to give you credit for any other TBD you are already paying. If the county enacts a fee greater than $20, you may be subject to the incremental difference.

No, state statue limits how this money may be used. The money collected from this fee may only be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding transportation improvements within the TBD. This includes preservation and maintenance of our transportation system. Also, state statute requires that the district specifically report how the money is spent each year to insure that this money is not used for purposes other than transportation.

No, the board that creates the TBD must develop a plan that specifies the transportation improvements to be provided or funded by the TBD. The board can indicate if the funds will be used immediately or collected for a specific period prior to spending the accumulated funds.

Yes, but only if the bond proceeds and/or grant is for an eligible transportation improvement.