The vast majority of City of Kenmore businesses do not have Business and Occupation Tax requirements. The only businesses that pay the City a B&O tax are those in the heavy manufacturing category. For more information on the B&O tax, please see Chapter 3.75 of the City of Kenmore Municipal Code

Per Kenmore Municipal Code, Chapter 3.35 Utility Tax, the City imposes utility taxes on natural gas (6%), electric (4%), telephone (6%), cable (6%), garbage (10%) surface water (6%), and cellular telephone service (6%) revenues.

The City also imposes a cable tv franchise fee at five-percent (5%) of gross revenues (less advertising). This is a fee levied on private utilities for the right to use City streets and other public properties.

A Legislative Guide to Washington State Property Taxes