About the Tax Investments

Seattle's Sweetened Beverage Tax was designed to improve the health of Seattle residents by reducing the sales and consumption of sugary drinks. In addition, the tax revenue is dedicated to important programs that increase healthy food access and support child health and early learning.

Proceeds from the Sweetened Beverage Tax are spent in accordance with City of Seattle ordinances (Ord. 125995, § 1, 2019; Ord. 125886, § 2, 2019; Ord. 125718, § 1, 2018; Ord. 125324, § 3, 2017.) For more information, see the Seattle Municipal Code 5.53.055 - Sweetened beverage tax-Allocation of proceeds.

Revenue Allocation Information

Since 2018 when SBT revenues were first collected, the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board has ensured the funds are allocated to priority areas in accordance with the SMC 5.53.055. Follow the links below for more information about how SBT revenues are allocated:

• 2022 Annual Report (see page 12)
• Current SBT Fund Financial Plan (see page 6 of the PDF, from the 2023-2024 Adopted Mid-Biennial Adjustments)

Materials

For more information about the Sweetened Beverage Tax and the tax investments, view the materials below.

• Fact Sheet
• 2022 Annual Report
• 2021 Annual Report
• 2020 Annual Report
• 2019 Annual Report
• 2018 Annual Report | 2018 Infographic

Fact Sheet in other languages:

• አማርኛ (Amharic)
• 繁体中文 (Chinese, traditional)
• 한국어 (Korean)
• af Soomaali (Somali)
• Español (Spanish)
• Tagalog (Filipino)
• Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)