Why does the Port of Vancouver collect property taxes?
Washington state laws that established ports also allow them to levy taxes from property owners within the port district. Some ports collect no tax, but have a very different role in their communities than the Port of Vancouver. Our port uses tax dollars to accomplish large projects that benefit our community such as river, road and rail infrastructure projects that help the port create more jobs and economic growth.
For more information, visit the port taxes page on our website.