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Staff warns property-tax reform could cut Oak Hill's taxable value sharply
Summary
City staff told the commission a property-tax reform proposal could reduce Oak Hill's taxable value from about $231.9 million to about $154.2 million, a substantial revenue hit that would affect future budgets.
City finance staff told commissioners a potential property-tax reform could materially reduce Oak Hill's taxable value and revenue. Citing an estimate from a municipal association, staff said the city's total taxable value could fall from roughly $231,932,916 to $154,178,367 if the reform passed, a difference staff described as a major impact on property-tax revenue.
"According to the League of Cities, the city's total taxable value would decrease... $154,178,367," Vince said while explaining the magnitude of a potential drop. Staff outlined that the reform's partial effect would begin in fiscal year 2028, with a fuller impact in 2029, giving the commission some time to plan. Commissioners asked for modeled revenue-loss figures for the coming year to understand immediate budget implications.
Staff emphasized that those numbers are estimates and that the commission should consider reserve planning and the timing of elections and TRIM notices when deciding millage benchmarks.
