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Scott County presentation highlights homestead changes, veteran exclusions and affordability pressures as levy share rises
Summary
Commissioners heard that recent homestead valuation changes, fiscal-disparities pooling and state-mandated services have increased pressure on Scott County's levy relative to personal income, and staff encouraged residents to apply for homestead or refund programs even if they think they are ineligible.
Scott County staff told the board that shifts in home values, state program eligibility and the fiscal-disparities system are contributing to affordability concerns and a higher county property-tax levy share.
Commissioners reviewed slides showing that the county's net levy generally tracks the combined effect of inflation and new construction but diverged in 2022 and 2023 amid high inflation and legislative changes, prompting the county to revise budgeting practices. "Inflation did catch up to us," one presenter said while explaining 15% increases in…
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