Special Purpose District Information Sources
This page provides a list of helpful links and resources related to special purpose districts in Washington State.
It is part of MRSC's series on Special Purpose Districts in Washington.
U.S. Census Bureau Data
- Census of Governments - Conducted every five years; provides large data sets on local government organizations including number of special purpose districts by state
General Information About Special Purpose Districts
Washington State Government Resources
Washington State Auditor's Office
- New Entity Creation or Dissolution Notification, in Cash Basis BARS Manual, Section 3.10.6 - Information on compliance and forms
- Schedule 22 - Audit Assessment Questionnaire - BARS Reporting Template for local governments with annual revenues that are usually less than $300,000
- Explore Governments that Serve You - Interactive map of local governments in Washington, including cities, counties, school districts, library districts, hospital districts, cemetery districts, park and recreation districts, fire protection districts, port/airport districts, and public utility districts.
Washington State Department of Revenue
Washington State Legislature
Special Purpose Districts Associations and Publications
Air Pollution Control Authorities
Cemetery Districts
Conservation Districts - Conservation Commission
Fire Protection Districts and Regional Fire Authority
Flood Control Districts and Flood Control Zone Districts
Hospital Districts
Housing Authorities
Irrigation Districts
Library Districts
Mosquito Control Districts
Park and Recreation Districts
Port Districts
Public Facilities Districts
Public Utility Districts
School Districts
Water and Sewer Districts
Weed Districts
Last Modified: January 06, 2021