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Jackson County sets maximum property tax levy; countywide rate falls about 9¢ per $1,000
Summary
At a March 26 public hearing, Jackson County supervisors set the advertised maximum property tax levy for fiscal year 2027; auditors reported a net countywide rate decrease of roughly nine cents per $1,000 while valuation changes would increase county property-tax dollars by about $304,102 next year.
Jackson County supervisors on March 26 opened and closed a public hearing to set the county’s maximum property tax levy for fiscal year 2027, while the county auditor said the net countywide rate will fall by roughly nine cents per $1,000 of assessed value even as valuation growth increases tax dollars.
Shelley of the auditor’s office told the board the countywide general tax rate decreased by 0.09884 per thousand and that, because of higher valuations, “the dollars went up $304,102,” meaning the county would collect more in property-tax revenue next year even with the lower rate. Board members repeatedly walked through the line-by-line figures to explain how subcomponents — such as rural supplemental rates — could rise while the overall county rate fell.
The chair reminded the public that the purpose of the hearing was to set the maximum levy advertised today and that the board may lower but cannot raise that figure later. After staff answered procedural questions and directed the public to next Tuesday’s formal budget hearing (when the proposed budget will be posted), Supervisor Mike moved to close the public hearing; Supervisor Nin seconded and the board approved the motion by voice.
The hearing record shows no roll-call vote on this motion; the chair announced the hearing closed and later called for and approved a motion to adjourn. The proposed budget and final levy decision will be available on the county website and in county offices once set at the upcoming meeting.
