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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