BID
RATEPAYERS
About the BID
The Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) is a self-financing mechanism providing services and improvements that enhance existing municipal services to more than 850 business owners and 350 property parcels inside the 80-block BID area. If you own a business or property in the 80 square block region of the downtown Spokane BID, you are a member of an exclusive club actively investing in making downtown Spokane the center for commerce, culture, and living in the Intermountain Northwest.
What Is a Ratepayer?
A Ratepayer is a business and/or property owner located within the 80-block boundaries of the Downtown Business Improvement District. Calculated on business size, square footage and location, Ratepayers pay an annual assessment to the City of Spokane who contracts with the Downtown Spokane Partnership to administer funds for management services based on oversight from the Ratepayer Advisory Board.
Benefits of Being a Ratepayer
BID programs focus on key areas making downtown a more desirable place for businesses, shoppers, residents and visitors. The Ratepayer Advisory Board decides how the money is spent and these allocations are reviewed annually. Similar to other BID’s across the country, the programs focus on clean, safe, marketing, transportation and economic growth.
Meet Your Representatives
ratepayer advisory board
The Downtown Spokane Partnership Ratepayer Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and oversight for the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). Representing the businesses and property owners who fund the BID, the Board establishes policy priorities and directs how BID resources are invested to strengthen and enhance the downtown environment. Through this leadership, the Board helps guide programs and initiatives focused on cleanliness and beautification, safety and hospitality services, marketing and promotions, economic vitality, and transportation and accessibility. By aligning investments with the needs of ratepayers and the broader community, the Board plays a key role in ensuring downtown Spokane remains a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving city center.
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Save the Date
Connect, unwind, and get to know the people and resources that support downtown Spokane. Meet members of the Ratepayer Advisory Board, DSP staff, and the downtown operations team in a relaxed, drop-in setting.
There’s no formal program, just great conversation, meaningful connections, and drinks on us.
These casual, one-hour meetups rotate to a new location each month throughout the BID. Stop by anytime, we’d love to see you.
May 7 | June 18 | July 30 | September 10
Details to be announced soon.
Boundary Map
Business Resources & Annual Management Plan
When you choose to do businesses in downtown Spokane, you are investing in a neighborhood that comes pre-equipped with a dedicated team of two dozen professionals passionate about your success, and passionate about the people who will be your customers.
Each fall, DSP staff gather to set goals and budget for the coming year to offer continued superior service and to respond to community needs. As a part of the planning and budget process, feedback is solicited from the Ratepayer Advisory Board. Once a satisfactory plan is achieved, the RAB makes a recommendation for approval by the board of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, who present the plan to City Council in December.
Safety Resources
The City of Spokane provides resources to maintain public safety for all businesses and individuals that have chosen downtown Spokane as their neighborhood.
Beautification Resources
If you’re a small business, entrepreneur, developer, event planner or Spokane advocate, take advantage of programs and tools to help you succeed.
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