Draft 2026-2027 Budget and Fee Schedule
Air quality registration
Aug. 1, 2025, 12 a.m. - Oct. 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT
We propose a draft budget and fee schedule for the air quality registration program.
A business in our jurisdiction pays an annual registration fee based on its assigned tier. Our jurisdiction covers counties that don't have a local clean air agency, specifically: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties. The fee period covers calendar years 2026 and 2027.
Information for review:
- Draft budget
- Fee schedule (table below)
| Tier – Annual Emissions (tons per year) | 2026 fee | 2027 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 – less than 0.01 | $318 | $330 |
| Tier 2 – 0.01–10 | $1,112 | $1,157 |
| Tier 3 – +10–20 | $2,065 | $2,148 |
| Tier 4 – +20–70 | $2,383 | $2,478 |
| Tier 5 – +70 | $11,121 | $11,566 |
| Tier 6 – synthetic minor source (defined in WAC 173‑400‑030(93)) that emits or has the potential to emit at or above 80 percent of the threshold for a major source (defined in WAC 173‑401‑200(19)) | $12,710 | $13,218 |
Background
If a business emits air pollution, it is probably regulated by Ecology or a local clean air agency. This may require registering every year. A business must pay a yearly fee based on the amount of air pollution they produce and they must report their emissions. Read more about the air quality registration program.
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Washington State Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
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