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Jackson City finance staff report mixed tax picture: nonproperty receipts up modestly, hotel‑motel tax down

3177736 · April 30, 2025
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At a Jackson City budget committee meeting, city staff said nonproperty tax revenue is averaging about 1.94% higher year‑over‑year but local option sales taxes lag and hotel‑motel tax is down roughly $80,000 year‑to‑date; property assessments rose substantially and are expected to increase next year’s billings.

City finance staff told the Jackson City budget committee that nonproperty tax revenue is slightly higher than a year ago while some local sales and tourism‑related receipts are sagging.

A city staff member said nonproperty tax revenue was “averaging about 1.94% higher than the same period last year,” noting local option sales taxes were about $70,000 lower than the same period last year while state sales tax receipts were about $33,000 higher.

The staff member…

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