2026 Educational Programs & Operations Levy
Election Results
As of February 11 show the Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy passing with 62.90 percent voter approval.
For more details, visit the Snohomish County Elections website.
Levy measures must be approved by 50 percent plus one additional vote.
Replacing the expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy would continue funding for staff, opportunities, services, and programs for students.
The levy represents 15% of the district’s total budget and provides ongoing funding for day-to-day operations to ensure every student has access to the support, opportunities and resources that help students grow and achieve.
The levy Funds
Student Support Staff, including school nurses, counselors, teaching assistants, custodians, and pupil management and safety staff.
Student Opportunities, including music, art, drama and extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs.
Student Services and Programs, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Advanced Placement, College in the High School, International Baccalaureate, Highly Capable, and Multi-Language Learning.
The Levy replaces an expiring levy
The total estimated tax rate for Edmonds School District per $1,000 of assessed property value is listed in the chart below. The current rate is $2.66 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This chart includes total rates for existing bonds, capital levy and the proposed 2026 replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy.
Combined Historical and Estimated Tax Rates
Tax Rates are based on $1,000 of assessed property valuation.
Tax Rate Details
| 2025 (actual) | 2026 (est.) | 2027 (est.) | 2028 (est.) | 2029 (est.) | 2030 (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Programs and Operations Levy | $1.29 | $1.36 | $1.45 | $1.48 | $1.51 | $1.51 |
| Technology/Capital Levy | $0.59 | $0.55 | $0.53 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| Bonds | $0.78 | $0.80 | $0.73 | $0.72 | $0.76 | $0.77 |
| Total | $2.66 | $2.71 | $2.71 | $2.71 | $2.78 | $2.79 |
HOW EDMONDS COMPARES
The chart below lists the school total tax rates for neighboring and comparable school districts in our region for 2025.
Community Information Meetings
- COMPLETED: January 8, 2026 at 6pm - Meadowdale High School Library, 6002 168th St. SW in Lynnwood
- COMPLETED: December 10, 2025 at 6pm - Lynnwood High School Library, 18218 North Road in Bothell
- COMPLETED: November 17, 2025 at 6pm - Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W in Lynnwood
Levy Presentation Video
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an Educational Programs and Operations Levy?
- Why is the district asking for a levy renewal?
- How do I vote?
- Who qualifies for a property tax exemption?