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County officials warn youth sports, parks and some nonprofit support could face cuts under proposed property-tax changes
Summary
Walton County commissioners discussed how the reform could force cuts to capital projects, recreation and library services, and may push some special districts toward assessments or higher user fees, potentially increasing costs for lower-income residents.
Walton County commissioners spent significant time at a workshop reviewing which local services could be reduced if statewide property-tax changes advance. County staff said non-mandated programs such as capital projects, parks, libraries and recreational programs would be the most exposed if homestead property taxes are largely eliminated.
Devin Payton, the county’s budget analyst, said capital improvement funding totals about $17.8 million and recreation services about $2.2 million in the current general fund. He warned that shifting costs to user fees or…
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