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Columbus holds second Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing as FY26 operating budget proposed at $394.6 million
Summary
Council held the second of three required Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearings on the proposed FY26 operating budget of $394,618,281. Finance staff and the tax assessor explained reassessment, homestead exemptions and the appeals process; council set a final budget vote for next week.
Columbus City Council held the second of three Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearings on June 3 as the city presented a proposed FY26 consolidated operating budget of $394,618,281.
The hearing, required by state law when a tax digest is expected to yield more total revenue than the prior year, featured an overview from Finance Director Alexander and an explanation from the county tax assessor about reassessments, homestead exemptions and how taxpayers may appeal valuation notices.
Finance Director Alexander said the consolidated operating budget total is $394,618,281 and noted the city's reserve stood at about 86.79 days. The city reminded the public that this meeting was informational; the council will vote on the budget at the regular meeting next Tuesday at 9 a.m.
The tax assessor explained that…
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