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Committee discusses raising delinquent tax penalty from 7.5% to 10%; decision deferred
Summary
The finance committee debated whether to raise the delinquent real‑estate tax penalty from 7.5% to 10%, a change estimated to increase revenue by roughly $120,000. Members asked for more analysis and outreach and declined to implement an immediate change for the 2025–26 year.
The North Penn School District finance committee discussed whether to return the delinquent real‑estate tax penalty to 10% from the current 7.5%, a rate the presenters said many districts use. Staff estimated the increase could generate roughly $120,000 in additional revenue if adopted.
Board members raised concerns about the timing and communication of such a change. One member urged a phased…
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