KVH is a Public Hospital District
Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 1 does business as Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH).
As the only hospital serving approximately 48,000 residents in Kittitas County, KVH is essential to the health and strength of our community. Established by local citizens and dedicated to providing care for the community, KVH offers a wide range of essential healthcare services, including emergency care, hospital services, and specialized clinical support tailored to local needs. Unlike corporate healthcare entities, KVH has no shareholders or outside investors—every dollar generated is reinvested back into the community, improving care and expanding services.
What care will my levy dollars fund?
Sustained Labor and Delivery Services for our County
KVH is committed to supporting the health of 22,000 local women, providing around-the-clock labor and delivery services. With an average of one birth per day, our community’s mothers can rely on the comfort of delivering their babies with trusted, familiar doctors. This commitment ensures that our families receive safe, compassionate, and accessible care without the need to travel far from home.


Primary Care to Specialty Care – Ready for Growth
If passed, Proposition 1 would secure primary care services while enabling the expansion of specialized healthcare options unique to our community. This growth not only enhances local healthcare access but also supports the community’s economic strength by driving job creation and retaining local talent.
Creating and Growing Careers Right at Home
Investing in KVH means investing in our healthcare workforce. By providing competitive salaries, we can attract and retain top healthcare professionals, ensuring that our community has access to experienced, skilled providers. We are also committed to staff education and professional development, which enhances the quality of care while fostering stable, long-term careers for healthcare workers in Kittitas County.
By growing and maintaining local careers, we keep talented individuals here at home—preparing for the future of Kittitas County and serving the next generation.

A Lifeline for Central Washington – Keeping Care Local
As rural labor and delivery units close across the country, many communities are becoming maternity care deserts. KVH remains committed to providing 24/7 labor and delivery services—ensuring families in Kittitas County can welcome their babies close to home, with doctors they know and trust. References
The Power Behind the Ballot
In keeping care local, it is essential that our community feels like they have a relationiship with their healthcare providers…
By supporting KVH, you help keep critical healthcare services local, ensuring a stronger, healthier future for Kittitas County. With no shareholders or outside investors, every dollar stays within the community, reinvested into improving care and expanding services
Frequently Asked Questions
The Commission of Public Hospital District No. 1, Kittitas County, Washington (Kittitas Valley Healthcare) adopted a resolution No. 05-04 concerning the districts regular property tax levy. If approved, this proposition would provide additional operating and capital funds for Kittitas Valley Healthcare to provide hospital and other healthcare services to its residents and other persons served by Kittitas Valley Healthcare. It authorizes a maximum regular property levy rate for collection in 2006 of 75 cents per $1000 of assessed value. The 2026 levy amount will be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for levies in subsequent years.
There are 58 public healthcare districts in Washington State, 39 of which operate public hospitals.
Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 1, dba Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH), was established by local voters to ensure access to quality healthcare for residents throughout Kittitas County.
As a Public Hospital District (PHD), KVH receives a small portion of its funding, ~$10,000/year, from local property tax levy to support essential hospital operations and services.
While tax support currently makes up a small percentage overall revenue, it plays a critical role in sustaining vital services, maintaining infrastructure, and investing in the equipment and facilities needed to care for our growing community.
If approved, levy dollars will support strategic investments in KVH’s facilities, services, workforce, and technology to preserve and grow access to care in Kittitas County. These include:
Sustained Labor and Delivery Services for our County
Primary Care to Specialty Care – Ready for Growth
Creating and Growing Careers Right at Home
By supporting KVH, you help keep critical healthcare services local, ensuring a stronger, healthier future for Kittitas County.
The levy proposes a total rate of 75¢ per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Based on the average property value of ($400,000), the levy would be an additional 82¢/day ($300/year).
For more detailed information, please refer to the official resolution adopted by the KVH Board of Commissioners. www.co.kittitas.wa.us
Kittitas Valley Healthcare’s recent expansion was a strategic investment to meet today’s patient demand and position our community hospital for tomorrow’s growth. While the project added a vital operating room, advanced imaging, and modernized outpatient space, it did not cover the ongoing costs of recruiting top-quality clinicians, maintaining modern equipment, and keeping care local as medical needs evolve.
Senior citizens or persons with disabilities in Kittitas County may qualify for tax exemptions or deferrals. To find out if you qualify, contact the Kittitas County Assessor’s office at 509.962.7502 or visit their website at www.co.kittitas.wa.us/assessor
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If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to us via email at questions@kvhealthcare.org. We’re here to help and provide any additional details you may need.