#days in seattle#

收到了今年的房产税缴费通知。要交18618美元(这数真吉利[允悲])

徐先生说比去年涨了10%左右。他写信去问为什么涨价，没有得到回复。

把图片扔给Gemini，让它具体解读。如下：

This image is a 2026 King County Property Tax Statement. It breaks down how your home's value is assessed and exactly where your tax dollars are being distributed.
Based on the figures shown, here is a detailed breakdown:
1. The Property Valuation
The county assesses your property’s value to determine how much you owe.
* Land Value: $500,000
* Improvements: $1,597,000 (This refers to the house/structures on the land).
* Total Taxable Value: $2,097,000
* Levy Rate: 8.62779 (This is the amount of tax charged per $1,000 of property value).
2. Where the Money Goes (Tax Distribution)
Your total tax of $18,618.61 is split among several different government services. The largest portions are:
* Schools (Combined): ~$11,180 (Over 60% of your bill).
* Note: "State School Two - McCleary" is a specific levy resulting from a WA Supreme Court mandate to fully fund basic education.
* County & City: $3,054.09 and $2,100.52 respectively.
* Emergency Services & Sound Transit: Smaller portions dedicated to regional transit and medical responders.
3. Other Specific Charges
At the bottom of the billing info, you’ll see "Other Charges." These are flat fees or specific assessments regardless of property value:
* NOX WEED ($8.09): Funds the Noxious Weed Control Program to manage invasive plant species.
* KING CD ($13.37): King Conservation District fee for natural resource management.
* SWM ($504.68): Surface Water Management fee, which covers storm drainage and water quality services for your area.
Important Deadlines
* April 30, 2026: Deadline to pay either the First Half (approx. $9,309.31) or the Full Amount.
* October 31, 2026: Deadline for the Second Half (if you didn't pay in full in April).
* Delinquency: If the first half isn't paid by April 30, the full amount becomes delinquent and starts accruing interest and penalties.