Washington § 35.13.160 - Direct petition method — Effective date of annexation or annexation and comprehensive plan — Assessment, taxation of territory annexed.

Full text of Washington Revised Code of Washington § 35.13.160 — Direct petition method — Effective date of annexation or annexation and comprehensive plan — Assessment, taxation of territory annexed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35.13.160. Direct petition method — Effective date of annexation or annexation and comprehensive plan — Assessment, taxation of territory annexed.

Upon the date fixed in the ordinance of annexation the area annexed shall become part of the city or town. All property within the territory hereafter annexed shall, if the annexation petition so provided, be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as the property of such annexing city or town is assessed and taxed to pay for all or of any portion of the then outstanding indebtedness of the city or town to which said area is annexed, approved by the voters, contracted, or incurred prior to, or existing at, the date of annexation. If the annexation petition so provided, all property in the annexed area shall be subject to and a part of the comprehensive plan as prepared and filed as provided for in RCW 35.13.177 and 35.13.178.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 164 s 13; 1965 ex.s. c 88 s 12; 1965 c 7 s 35.13.160. Prior: 1961 c 282 s 20; 1957 c 239 s 6; prior: (i) 1945 c 128 s 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 8908-13, part. (ii) 1945 c 128 s 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 8908-14.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Related Washington Legal Topics

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington § 35.13.160

What does Revised Code of Washington § 35.13.160 cover?

Section 35.13.160 ("Direct petition method — Effective date of annexation or annexation and comprehensive plan — Assessment, taxation of territory annexed.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Washington § 35.13.160?

A common citation format is "Revised Code of Washington § 35.13.160" (Washington). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Washington law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Washington official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Washington attorney.

How does Washington § 35.13.160 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Washington can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Washington.