FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Island County Sales Tax Increase Effective January 1, 2026, to Support 9-1-1 Emergency Communications
Oak Harbor, WA – December 1, 2025 - Beginning January 1, 2026, a countywide sales and use tax increase of 0.2% will go into effect to support critical upgrades and ongoing improvements to Island County’s 9-1-1 emergency communications systems and facilities.
Island County voters approved the increase on April 22, 2025, through Resolution C-08-25, under the authority of RCW 82.14.420. The additional tax will be used solely to fund the improvement of
9-1-1 emergency communication systems and facilities throughout Island County.
This investment in public safety is vital to ensuring reliable and modern emergency response infrastructure for all Island County residents and visitors. Please note that although sales taxes are collected at the point of sale in cities across the country, this tax is a countywide measure and not administered by individual cities.
For more information regarding the tax measure or 9-1-1 emergency communications services in Island County, please contact Island County ICOM 9-1-1.
Contact information is available at: https://icom911.org/contact
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