Tax rate edges down but average county property bill rises under 2027 proposal
Administrator Leonard said the proposed 2027 budget reduces the county tax rate by one cent to $3.48, but rising home values mean the county share of the average property tax bill would increase to $936.92 (up $52.58).
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Administrator Leonard explained how equalized value growth leads to higher average property tax bills even when the county tax rate falls. He gave the average home value for 2027 as $269,229 (up $21,661) and said the proposed tax rate would drop one cent. "Short story, the tax rate is down 1 cent, continuing that downward trend since, 2014," Leonard said, and he illustrated how value growth and TID closures affect levy capacity.
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