Richland, WA town hall & government
Richland spent $240.1 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $3,823 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Richland's government.
Who runs Richland
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Richland's town hall
- Oct 6Tue · 6:00 pmCity CouncilCity Council Regular MeetingRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
- Oct 7Wed · 6:00 pmArts CommissionArts Commission MeetingRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
- Oct 8Thu · 6:00 pmParks & Recreation CommissionParks and Recreation Commission MeetingRichland City Hall - Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
- Oct 12Mon · 6:00 pmHearing ExaminerHearing Examiner MeetingRichland City Hall - Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
- Oct 13Tue · 5:30 pm
- Oct 14Wed · 6:00 pmPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission Workshop MeetingRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
Recent meetings
- Sep 28Mon · 11:45 amPersonnel CommitteePersonnel Committee MeetingRichland City Hall - Parkway Conference Room, 625 Swift Boulevard Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 24Thu · 6:00 pmParks & Recreation CommissionParks and Recreation Commission Workshop - CANCELEDRichland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive Meeting page ↗
- Sep 24Thu · 6:00 pmPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission Special MeetingRichland City Hall - Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 24Thu · 7:30 amBenton County Emergency Services Executive BoardBenton County Emergency Services Executive Board MeetingRichland City Hall - Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
- Sep 23Wed · 6:00 pmPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission MeetingRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 22Tue · 6:00 pmCity CouncilCity Council Workshop MeetingRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 21Mon · 4:00 pmEconomic Development CommitteeEconomic Development Committee MeetingRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 17Thu · 6:00 pmBoard of AdjustmentBoard of Adjustment Meeting - CANCELEDRichland City Hall ~ Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boulevard Meeting page ↗
Official listings from Richland's agenda portal ↗, checked daily. Times are local. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check the portal before you go.
Where Richland's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 38%
- Fees & charges 22%
- Sales taxes 16%
- Property taxes 8%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From the state 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From other local governments 2%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Richland
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Richland School District
Richland's K–12 school district, shared with West Richland. 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 26%
- State 69%
- Federal 5%
Of the $16,240 per pupil, $9,745 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 Richland: Kennewick School District ($16,404 per pupil).
Which schools Richland kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Richland 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 Richland's government
Who represents Richland
Richland is represented in Congress by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Representative Dan Newhouse. 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.