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Mayor: Markham plans property-tax rebate of roughly $1,000 per household pending budget adoption
Summary
Mayor Roger Agpawa and Ald. Hampton-Houser said the council plans to return property-tax dollars to residents with an anticipated rebate of approximately $1,000 per household, contingent on budget adoption. Treasurer Belinda Richardson and Clerk Leslie Trimuel said timing will be set after budgets pass, with rebates expected in May if schedules hold.
Mayor Roger Agpawa and Ald. Brenna Hampton-Houser told the council the city plans another property-tax rebate that would return funds to residents; Hampton-Houser said residents have asked about timing and that, following discussions with the mayor, rebates are anticipated in May if budgets are approved.
Mayor Agpawa said the council is committed to returning tax dollars while investing in city services and facilities: “we continue to invest in our community while also giving back to residents.” Treasurer Belinda Richardson confirmed the timeline depends on budget adoption and Clerk Leslie Trimuel said a date will be set and shared after budgets are passed. Council did not vote on the rebate at this meeting; the item will move forward as budgets are finalized.
