I have directed our Tax and Licensing Division to help reduce the financial burden and impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on City businesses. Please see notice below.
Greg Wheeler
Mayor
City of Bremerton Responds to Coronavirus
City suspends late payment fees, interest for delayed business tax filings
Bremerton, WA (March 19, 2020) – The City of Bremerton is actively working to reduce the financial burden and impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Bremerton residents and businesses during this unprecedented time.
**Mayor Greg Wheeler announced the following changes for the City of Bremerton effective today, Thursday, March 19, 2020**
The City of Bremerton Tax and Licensing Division is assisting business owners to help meet their tax obligations in a flexible manner. In response to COVID-19, the City’s Tax and Licensing Division will waive late payment fees and interest for businesses that fail to file taxes and renew their license as a result of the coronavirus.
To seek a waiver of penalties due to COVID-19, please contact the City of Bremerton Tax and Licensing Division:
"These are challenging times, and this effort will provide some relief to our businesses who face unexpected financial burdens caused by COVID-19," said Mayor Greg Wheeler.
The City of Bremerton recently launched a website on resources available to assist those who have been affected by the coronavirus in our community. Please visit www.BremertonWA.gov for a list of resources for residents and businesses.
For up-to-date Bremerton and Kitsap County health guidance, visit kitsappublichealth.org.