Tax Policy

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Tax Policy

Hardeeville council urges state lawmakers to close tax-exemption loophole for multifamily developments

Council passed a resolution urging the legislative delegation to amend state bills addressing property-tax exemptions that have allowed multifamily developers to capture full tax exemptions through minimal nonprofit affiliations; staff cited municipal revenue losses in Port Royal (~$600,000) and North Charleston (~$1.8M).

HardeevilleNov 5, 2026

Tyrone asks General Assembly to let Fayette voters consider a homestead-option sales tax

Tyrone CityNov 6, 2026

Gearhart council approves first reading of Ordinance 956 to raise transient lodging tax to 12%

GearhartNov 5, 2026

Mayor Devlin presents preliminary 2027 budget, proposes 1‑mill property tax increase and $6.5M fund-balance transfer

ErieNov 5, 2026

Commissioner says ballot ads overstate property-tax savings from online sports betting

Sarpy CountyNov 4, 2026

Tax Policy

Supervisors debate ballot path vs. an earned‑income tax and seek broader public input

After hours of public comment, the board discussed a resolution asking voters whether to transition to a first‑class township (raising the millage cap) as an alternative to imposing an earned‑income tax (EIT); supervisors sought more outreach and financial projections before any ballot move.

Lower MakefieldNov 4, 2026

Property Tax Policy

County counselor outlines legislative plan, cautions against 3% appraisal cap

Jacob Vance previewed a legislative luncheon and said the county will present proponent and opponent testimony on property‑tax proposals, warning a 3% appraisal cap could erode services and urging commissioners to identify lines to present to incoming legislators.

RileyNov 5, 2026

Tax Policy

Residents urge transparency on 'pilot' tax deals and developer community benefit funds

Multiple residents urged the council to explain how pilot (tax abatement) agreements and community benefits agreements (CBAs) affect property taxes and to create permanent resident oversight and an itemized CBA ledger on the city website.

City of OrangeNov 5, 2026

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Mayor urges study of Home Rule Charter and other new revenue streams after proposed millage hike

ErieNov 5, 2026

Oswego County Legislature sets Dec. 10 public hearing on proposed local law to override the 2027 tax levy limit

Oswego CountyNov 5, 2026

County staff outlines three new levy options for veterans, mental health and public health clinics

Spokane CountyNov 4, 2026

Residents press council on high property taxes and developer PILOTs; proposal for resident-led oversight of community benefits

City of OrangeNov 4, 2026

Public commenters urge action on homelessness and decry proposed tax increases

Northampton CountyNov 5, 2026

Council sends homeowners' tax-credit ordinance back to committee

Brook ParkNov 5, 2026

Councilors press staff to standardize tax‑abatement formulas for affordable housing

Hartford CityNov 5, 2026

Kent staff proposes removing warehouse construction tax break in Kent Valley to favor manufacturing

KentNov 4, 2026

Board votes to advertise public hearing on twice-yearly real-estate tax billing

Scott CountyNov 4, 2026

Council moves to close unintended CRA tax‑abatement eligibility for new residential sites

WoosterNov 4, 2026

Tax Policy

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Hardeeville council urges state lawmakers to close tax-exemption loophole for multifamily developments

Tyrone asks General Assembly to let Fayette voters consider a homestead-option sales tax

Gearhart council approves first reading of Ordinance 956 to raise transient lodging tax to 12%

Mayor Devlin presents preliminary 2027 budget, proposes 1‑mill property tax increase and $6.5M fund-balance transfer

Commissioner says ballot ads overstate property-tax savings from online sports betting

Supervisors debate ballot path vs. an earned‑income tax and seek broader public input

County counselor outlines legislative plan, cautions against 3% appraisal cap

Residents urge transparency on 'pilot' tax deals and developer community benefit funds

More coverage

Mayor urges study of Home Rule Charter and other new revenue streams after proposed millage hike

Oswego County Legislature sets Dec. 10 public hearing on proposed local law to override the 2027 tax levy limit

County staff outlines three new levy options for veterans, mental health and public health clinics

Residents press council on high property taxes and developer PILOTs; proposal for resident-led oversight of community benefits

Public commenters urge action on homelessness and decry proposed tax increases

Council sends homeowners' tax-credit ordinance back to committee

Councilors press staff to standardize tax‑abatement formulas for affordable housing

Kent staff proposes removing warehouse construction tax break in Kent Valley to favor manufacturing

Board votes to advertise public hearing on twice-yearly real-estate tax billing

Council moves to close unintended CRA tax‑abatement eligibility for new residential sites

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Residents and business owners raise tax, development and hotel-license concerns during public comment

County packet advanced ordinance language and timeline to implement voter-approved 1% sales tax for school construction

Commissioner: state-certified rate change likely reduced many Wilson County tax bills

Hadley Select Board adopts single tax rate after hearing and public comment

Dover adopts local law to override property tax levy limit for 2027

Veterans urge district to match state 100% school tax exemption; board to review impacts in December