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Rural Retreat approves 34% personal property tax relief and moves tax due date to Feb. 28
Summary
Councilors approved a 34% personal property tax relief rate for 2024 and voted to move the town's tax due date to Feb. 28 to allow time for bill conversion and printing, the finance presenter said.
The council voted to apply a 34% personal property tax relief rate for 2024 and to move the town’s tax bill due date to Feb. 28.
Martha presented the calculation for the 2024 personal property tax relief, saying the rate ‘‘calculates to 34%’’ based on vehicle information and a lump-sum reimbursement the town received. She said the town received $17,068.90 as part of the state/local distribution that funds the relief. A motion to approve the 34% relief rate was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.
On tax deadlines, staff recommended pushing the local due date from the typical Jan. 5 to Feb. 28 to allow time for converting records and printing bills. Councilors agreed and approved the change by voice vote; the finance presenter said the county had already pushed its deadline to Jan. 31 and the town wanted additional time to give taxpayers 30 days after bills are mailed.
Both measures were recorded in the meeting as voice votes with no roll-call tally in the transcript. The finance presenter said staff will proceed with conversion and distribution of bills and will follow up with the council if dates or processes change.
