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Board holds public hearing on advertised real property tax rate; county advertised 48¢ maximum
Summary
The board opened a public hearing after advertising a maximum real property tax rate of $0.48 per $100 of assessed value. Residents offered conflicting views: some urged keeping the current 51¢ rate to fund schools and services; others urged minimizing tax increases and seeking alternative revenue.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing March 12 on the notice of proposed real property tax increase after the county advertised a maximum, or advertised, rate of $0.48 per $100 of assessed value.
Mr. Bauhofer (county staff) explained that Virginia law requires a locality to advertise a rate when proposed real property tax revenue is expected to increase by more than 1 percent; the advertised rate is the maximum the board may adopt for the coming…
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