Tax Information
The City of Moses Lake does not bill or collect taxes. Property taxes are assessed and collected by the County. Sales tax, hotel / motel tax, and franchise taxes are collected by local businesses and remitted to the state. Utility taxes are a portion of the utility bill which is billed monthly.
If you have any questions about these or other taxes, contact the Finance Department at 509-764-3717.
Current Tax Rates
- Hotel / Motel Tax - 4 percent
- Sales Tax - 8.1 percent