Ocean Shores finance presenter: property taxes up slightly, permits and sales tax lagging
September 25, 2026 | Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
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Finance staff presented a preliminary financial overview for the month, saying that “Property taxes in comparison to 2025, um, were up 1%. uh they are up 5% in comparison to 2024.” The presenter told the committee that sales-tax receipts have fallen (down 3% vs. 2025 and down 1% vs. 2024) and that building permits are sharply lower (down about 23% vs. 2025 and down 26% vs. 2024).
The presenter also flagged a one-time effect tied to a property formerly in bankruptcy (referred to in the discussion as “the Shiloh”), saying the new owners paid in full and that related receipts will appear in September and be visible in October reports. Committee members did not propose changes to current forecasting at the meeting but asked for the underlying monthly detail to review trends.
The presenter also flagged a one-time effect tied to a property formerly in bankruptcy (referred to in the discussion as “the Shiloh”), saying the new owners paid in full and that related receipts will appear in September and be visible in October reports. Committee members did not propose changes to current forecasting at the meeting but asked for the underlying monthly detail to review trends.
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