The Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, dba Valley Medical Center, adopted resolution No. 1066 concerning the district’s regular property tax levy. If approved, this proposition would provide additional operating and capital funds for hospital and healthcare services. It authorizes a maximum regular property levy rate for collection in 2026 of $.75 per $1,000 of assessed value. This is a $.46 increase per $1,000 above the current amount. The 2026 levy amount will be used to compute the limitations for levies in subsequent years.
If passed in November, Hospital Prop 1 will:
- Secure the future of local care. Valley provides crucial hospital services 24 hours a day, including labor and delivery, trauma and emergency care, and intensive hospital care.
- Keep care close to home. Get the care you need without leaving your neighborhood. Having excellent care just minutes away means less stress, shorter commute, and more time with the ones you love.
- Build careers in South King County. The people at Valley are committed to the mission of caring for our community like family. It’s vital to provide stability and support them with competitive wages and opportunities to keep learning and growing with our community.
Did You Know?
Only 2% of Valley Medical Center revenue comes from property taxes, and we have worked very hard to keep the tax burden as low as possible. If passed, the increase in tax revenue would help stabilize our local healthcare system, allowing us to continue to provide great care for our community and great jobs for those who live and work in South King County.
