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Manufacturing & R&D in Qualifying Counties — Sales/Use Tax Deferral

Manufacturing & R&D in Qualifying Counties — Sales/Use Tax Deferral

Provides tax deferral support for Washington manufacturers and research facilities investing in qualifying counties.

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Washington state's Manufacturing and R&D in Qualifying Counties Sales and Use Tax Deferral allows manufacturing businesses and research and development facilities to postpone payment of sales and use taxes on qualifying capital investments made in Washington counties with populations under 650,000. The program is administered by the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) and is currently active, w

Defers sales and use tax payments of up to $400,000 for manufacturing businesses and R&D facilities making qualifying investments in Washington counties with populations under 650,000, with applications accepted through June 30, 2032.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: dor.wa.gov