Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is this a new tax?

A: No, This is a renewal of the existing local levy that was approved by voters in 2019. If approved, the renewed levy would continue funding for six more years, collected from 2026 through 20231.

Q. How much will the levy cost property owners?
A. If approved, the levy rate would be 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Q. Does the levy include any funding for youth programs?

A. No, the levy is only to repair and maintain our two senior center buildings.

Q. How is this different from the King County Parks Levy that was approved?

A: The King County Parks Levy was approved in August 2025 to fund city and regional parks, trails, and open spaces. That levy is separate from NPRSA, and the King County levy does not fund maintenance of the two senior center buildings.

 Q: What happens if the levy is not renewed?

A: The current levy that was approved in 2019 would expire at the end of this year, and it means that funds to repair and maintain the two NPRSA-owned buildings would no longer have funds for those ongoing projects.

Q. What kinds of repairs and maintenance does the levy fund?
A. Levy funds are used for building repairs and upgrades to critical systems such as roofing, plumbing, and heating/ventilation. These projects help keep the buildings safe, functional, and accessible.

Q. Who runs the programs at the senior centers?
A. The nonprofit Northshore Senior Center operates the programs and services. NPRSA owns and maintains the two buildings where those programs take place.

Q. Who can vote on this measure?
A. All registered voters who live within the Northshore Parks and Recreation Service Area—which includes Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and parts of King and Snohomish counties—will see this measure on their ballot on November 4, 2025.