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Proposed County Property Tax Rate Increase

Original title: Proposed millage is 6.1198 and is 7.40% above rolled back rate of 5.6981.

Record date · September 11, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a property tax of 6.1198. This proposed rate is 7.40% higher than the 'rolled-back' rate of 5.6981.

Why it matters

Property owners in the county may see an increase in their annual property tax bills if this proposed is approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners

Property owners are subject to the tax rate set by the Board of County Commissioners, which determines their annual tax liability.

Key Facts

The proposed millage rate is 6.1198.
The proposed rate is 7.40% higher than the rolled-back rate.
The rolled-back rate is 5.6981.
The document status is 'Agenda Ready'.

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The document was introduced on August 29, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a millage rate?

A is the tax rate used to calculate property taxes; one mill is equal to $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

What is the 'rolled-back' rate?

The is the tax rate that would generate the same amount of property tax revenue as the previous year, excluding new construction.

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Tax Rate Increase Proposal

The proposal explicitly sets a rate 7.40% above the revenue-neutral rolled-back rate, indicating a planned increase in property tax revenue.

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