Washington State Retail Delivery Fee Could Raise $160 Million

A fee of 30 cents for every online retail order delivered to a doorstep in Washington state could generate as much as $160 million a year to fund transportation projects, according to a draft report from the Washington State Joint Transportation Committee.

The report offers options for lawmakers to consider when they convene in 2025. A working group of legislative staff and representatives from Washington cities examined fees enacted in Colorado and Minnesota, as well as online retail trends, funding needs, and impacts on businesses and consumers in Washington to compile the report.

The final report, to be delivered ...