December 28, 2020 — Sales and use tax within all of King County, except for Seattle, will increase one-tenth of one percent (.001). The City of SeaTac rate, effective January 1, 2021 is 10.1%. The tax will be used for housing and related services. Businesses must collect the appropriate new rate of sales tax for retail … Continue reading Local sales/use tax changes effective January 1, 2021
City of SeaTac 2021-2022 Budget-in-Brief
December 18, 2020 — The SeaTac 2021-2022 Budget has been adopted! Here's the what it includes. Vision: The City of SeaTac is a clean, safe, thriving, and healthy global community that welcomes people to live, learn, work, and play. Mission: Provide fiscally responsible public services in an ethical and transparent manner that continuously strives to … Continue reading City of SeaTac 2021-2022 Budget-in-Brief
Governor Inslee Announces New Economic Supports and Extensions of Restrictions
December 8, 2020 — The following message is from the Office of the Governor: Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional economic supports for workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inslee also announced a three-week extension of the state’s current restrictions which will now be in place until January 4, 2021. The three-week extension … Continue reading Governor Inslee Announces New Economic Supports and Extensions of Restrictions
How SeaTac’s Small Business Grants Have Helped Recipients During COVID
December 4, 2020 — In July, the City of SeaTac launched a small business grant program to help support businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The funds originated from the Federal CARES Act and were distributed to cities through the State of Washington and King County. One of the eligible uses was provision of economic support and … Continue reading How SeaTac’s Small Business Grants Have Helped Recipients During COVID
Round 3 Working Washington Small Business Grants Now Open to Applicants
UPDATE, December 8, 2020 — Governor Inslee today announced an additional $50 million in grant funding. Read more. December 3, 2020 — Yesterday, the Washington State Department of Commerce opened Round 3 of the Working Washington Small Business Grants. Of the $70 million in business support grants outlined in Governor Jay Inslee's November 20 announcement, $50 million will … Continue reading Round 3 Working Washington Small Business Grants Now Open to Applicants
Governor Inslee Announces Additional COVID-19 Financial Support
November 23, 2020 -- On Friday, November 20, Governor Jay Inslee announced additional financial support funds for families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was joined by Lisa Brown, Department of Commerce director, for the announcement. "We know this pandemic is taking an economic toll," Inslee said during a press conference Friday. … Continue reading Governor Inslee Announces Additional COVID-19 Financial Support
City of SeaTac Announces 2021 Minimum Wage Adjustments
City of SeaTac, Wash., October 09, 2020 – The City of SeaTac is announcing the mandatory annual adjustments to the City’s Minimum Employment Standards Ordinance for Hospitality and Transportation Industry Employers. 2021 Minimum Wage: $16.57 per hour The increase in the living wage rate (1.39%) has been calculated using the consumer price index for urban … Continue reading City of SeaTac Announces 2021 Minimum Wage Adjustments
SeaTac Mayor Proclaims October 12 – 16 Affordable Housing Week
October 5, 2020 — Today, Mayor Erin Sitterley signed a proclamation making October 12 - 16 Affordable Housing Week in the City of SeaTac. Throughout King County, people, organizations, and cities are participating in Affordable Housing Week to elevate the critical need to preserve and increase housing in our communities. Below is the text of … Continue reading SeaTac Mayor Proclaims October 12 – 16 Affordable Housing Week
SeaTac COVID-19 Small Business Grants-Round 3
October 2, 2020 – In July, the City of SeaTac launched a small business grant program to help support businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The funds originated from the Federal CARES Act and were distributed to cities through the State of Washington and King County. One of the eligible uses is provision of economic support … Continue reading SeaTac COVID-19 Small Business Grants-Round 3
SeaTac Phase 2 CARES Funding Now Available
September 1 – In July, the City of SeaTac launched a small business grant program to help support businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The funds originated from the Federal CARES Act and were distributed to cities through the State of Washington and King County. One of the eligible uses is provision of economic support and … Continue reading SeaTac Phase 2 CARES Funding Now Available