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The smart money is on

Bellingham Public Schools

What is the financial impact?

Together, the replacement operations levy and technology levy will provide approximately $56 million in funding in the first year and up to $65 million in the fourth year.  
 

The chart below shows the district’s tax rates decreasing over the life of the four-year levy.  These rates reflect the 2024 levies being proposed and bonds approved in past elections. 
 

2021 Actual: $3.48
2022 Actual: $3.45
2023 Actual: $3.19
2024: $2.94
2025: $2.91
2026: $2.65
2027: $2.66
2028: $2.69 

 

*Estimated total school district combined bond and levy rate per $1,000 assessed value. The rates are estimates based upon data from the Whatcom County Assessor’s Office. 
 

How much collected per year for replacement operations levy: (estimates) 
 

2025: $37 million 

2026: $39 million 

2027: $41 million 

2028: $43 million 
 

How much is collected per year for replacement technology levy: (estimates) 
 

2025: $19 million 

2026: $20 million 

2027: $21 million 

2028: $22 million 

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