Kenmore, WA town hall & government
Kenmore spent $53.3 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $2,313 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Kenmore's government.
Who runs Kenmore
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Coming up at Kenmore's town hall
- Oct 6Tue · 7:00 pmPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission Meeting Meeting page ↗
Recent meetings
- Sep 28Mon · 7:00 pmCity CouncilCity Council Regular Meeting of Monday, September 28, 2026 Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 21Mon · 6:30 pmCity CouncilCity Council Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, September 21, 2026 Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 15Tue · 7:00 pmPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission Meeting Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 14Mon · 5:30 pmCity CouncilCity Council Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, September 14, 2026 Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 1Tue · 7:00 pmPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission Meeting Agenda ↗Minutes ↗Meeting page ↗
- Aug 25Tue · 12:00 pmCity CouncilCity Council Special Meeting of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Agenda ↗Minutes ↗Meeting page ↗
- Aug 24Mon · 7:00 pmCity CouncilCANCELED: City Council Regular Meeting of Monday, August 24, 2026 Meeting page ↗
- Aug 18Tue · 7:00 pmPlanning CommissionCANCELED - Planning Commission Meeting Meeting page ↗
Official listings from Kenmore's agenda portal ↗, checked daily. Times are local. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check the portal before you go.
Where Kenmore's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 52%
- Sales taxes 12%
- Property taxes 12%
- Other taxes & licenses 9%
- Fees & charges 7%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From other local governments 2%
Who works for Kenmore
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Northshore School District
Kenmore's K–12 school district, shared with Bothell and Woodinville. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Washington districts overall: 27% local, 66% state, 8% federal
- Local 36%
- State 62%
- Federal 3%
Of the $18,434 per pupil, $11,170 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Kenmore: Lake Washington School District ($17,481 per pupil).
Which schools Kenmore kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Kenmore pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Kenmore's government
Who represents Kenmore
Kenmore is represented in Congress by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Representative Suzan K. DelBene. Bob Ferguson is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.