City of Richland, WA
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Property Tax
Property taxes are paid to Benton County. Visit the county's website for additional information on paying property taxes.
Sales Tax
Telephone Tax
Utility Tax
The city imposes utility taxes on the gross revenues of providers of the following services, including City-owned utilities:
| Utility | Tax |
| Electric | 8.5% |
| Water/Irrigation | 12.263% |
| Refuse | 10.5% |
| Gas | 8.5% |
| Sewer | 10.5% |
| Stormwater | 8.5% |
| Cable Television | 7.5% |
| Telephone | 8.5% |
The City receives utility taxes directly from service providers.
RMC 5.20 - Utility Occupation Tax