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Officials say county—ollection fee hike could cost Whiteville tens of thousands; staff seeking alternatives
Summary
Town staff told the council that a county change in the property-tax collection fee from 3% to 4% would substantially increase collection costs and that the town is exploring alternatives after county commissioners pressed municipalities to renegotiate terms.
Town staff reported that recent changes to the county property-tax collection arrangement — including an increase in the collection fee from 3% to 4% — could materially affect Whiteville's revenues and that staff are working on alternatives.
A staff member told the council the county commission asked municipalities to return to the…
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