Port of Kennewick collaborates on economic development projects with the cities of Kennewick, Richland, West Richland and Benton City, and also with Benton County, to serve as a catalyst for business, industrial, commercial, and tourism development within its district.
The Port’s takes its fiscal responsibility of taxpayer dollars very seriously and works in a transparent manner to maintain the community’s trust.
The Port’s work is guided by initiatives, development plans and directives, which are identified in the following documents, as well as in project-specific master plans. These plans are developed in an open process, involving partners and the public. Plans are then formally approved by the Port Commission and provide direction to Port staff.
Annual Work Plan
Budget
2025-2026 Budget
November 12, 2024
2023-2024 Budget
November 8, 2022
2021-2022 Budget
October 20, 2020
Audited Financial Reports
The Port’s financial records and procedures are independently audited by the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
Financial Report
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (Most Recent)
Financial Report
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015
Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014
Washington State Auditor’s Office Accountability Audit Report for Port of Kennewick (Most Recent)
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022
Washington State Auditor’s Office Accountability Audit Report for Port of Kennewick
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020
Washington State Auditor’s Office Accountability Audit Report for Port of Kennewick
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018
Washington State Auditor’s Office Accountability Audit Report for Port of Kennewick
January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016
Washington State Auditor’s Office Accountability Audit Report for Port of Kennewick
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014
Economic Impact & Tax Levy
The Port of Kennewick’s role is to create a foundation for private sector economic growth and job creation and to make investments in those amenities that draw visitors to the community and enhance the quality of life for residents of the Port’s district.
Whether it is transforming Clover Island, developing business and industrial parks, redeveloping Vista Field, or revitalizing Columbia Drive, the Port is committed to fostering job growth and creating welcoming public spaces.
A Focus on Fiscal Responsibility
Even though the property-tax levy-rate, which supports Port operations, has gone down 45 percent since 2001 (helping keep millions of dollars in our citizen’s pockets), the number of investments and assets the Port manages on behalf of its district taxpayers have grown substantially.
The Port has been strategically focused on projects that generate resources beyond property taxes, which can be used to create additional community benefit and drive further economic development.