Welcome to the Kitsap Public Facilities District

Building Communities, Enriching Lives™

The Kitsap Public Facilities District (KPFD) is an independent municipal corporation managing Washington state sales tax rebate funds allocated to Kitsap County. It partners with other public entities (Cities or the County) to build public facilities for the benefit of the residents of the County and to generate revenue for the County through taxes and use fees.

All facilities are funded based on four guiding principles:

  • #1 – Promote economic development
  • #2 – Ensure efficient use of public sales taxes
  • #3 – Be innovative and meets the needs of the community
  • #4 – Allow for multi-use purposes and made available to the public

Details and examples can be found on the Facilities Projects page.

The initial facilities selected to receive funding from the KPFD included:

Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside

Kitsap Sun Pavilion at the Fairgrounds & Events Center

North Kitsap Regional Events Center

The economic impact of these facilities, and the benefit to residents and the communities of Kitsap County are impressive.  Click here for more details.

New Legislation Ensures Continued Funding for Public Projects Through 2056

During the 2025 Washington State legislative session, the Kitsap Public Facilities District (KPFD) partnered with PFDs across the state to advocate for an extension of legislation authorizing the use of sales and use tax rebates for the construction of public projects through 2056. The previous authorization was set to expire in 2041.

On May 17, 2025, Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1109 into law, extending the program for an additional 15 years.

KPFD’s share of sales and use tax revenue provides critical funding for the construction of new capital projects throughout Kitsap County and surrounding communities.

HB 1109

The Cities of Poulsbo & Port Orchard Envision New Regional Centers

In an ongoing effort to support community needs and draw tourists from across the region, the Kitsap Public Facilities District has allocated funds for two new regional centers in Kitsap County. The Poulsbo Event & Recreation Center and the Port Orchard Community Event Center are multi-use facilities that will include conference rooms, meeting space, community gathering space, sports facilities, and more. Both facilities will offer exciting new opportunities for participants of all ages to gather, learn, and recreate together.

Poulsbo Event & Recreation Center

Port Orchard Community Event Center

KPFD Event Fund

Fund awards range from $500 to $5,000 for promotion and marketing of events held in one of three KPFD financed facilities – Kitsap Conference Center, Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center, and the North Kitsap Regional Event Center. Fund award decisions are competitive.

Click here for more information.

Report to the Community

The Kitsap Public Facilities District is currently assisting to fund four public projects:

KPFD is committed to funding facilities that promote economic growth and provide the citizens of Kitsap County a place to gather and share experiences.

Click here for more information: Report to the Community