Local Taxes & Fees in Lakewood, WA (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Lakewood, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Business Tax Classification
Lakewood, Pierce County, taxes utility businesses at 6% of gross income under LMC 3.52.050, sorting telegraph, telecom, cellular, gas, electric and cable operators into separate classifications, plus the City's own storm water and garbage utilities.
Lakewood WA Utility Business Tax Classes
Some RestrictionsLMC 3.52.050
There are levied upon, and shall be collected from everyone, including the City, on account of certain business activities engaged in or carried on in the City, utility business occupation taxes in the amounts to be determined by the application of rates given against gross income as follows: A. Upon everyone engaged in and carrying on a telegraph business, a tax equal to six percent of the tot...
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