Fulton tax bills delay could affect ATL Aug 21, 2009
The city of Atlanta may be forced to hold onto short-term investments and dip into its reserves because of a delay in mailing out Fulton County property tax bills, Mayor Shirley Franklin said Thursday. Tax bills that usually are sent to property owners in July still haven t been mailed. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Why is Beverly Hall pattingherself on the back; Georgia is STILL last in education...... Aug 20, 2009
Received my Paulding County property tax assessment. Property value decreased, millage rate increased. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Nancy Denson: Tax bills coming this week Aug 18, 2009
Clarke County property tax bills will be mailed Thursday. Most taxpayers will see an increase in the amount of their bill, for several reasons. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tax cuts sound nice, but village consolidation is hard work Aug 4, 2009
That doesn t include the school and county property tax bills Quirk pays each year. You ve got to sell an awful lot of product to make up for that, he said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Uninsured Man takes 600 Free Ambulance Rides atTaxpayer expense... Jul 31, 2009
Collins said if we had a system similar the one in California, which does not provide as much care, we would save enough money to completely eliminate the county property tax. Stay with 2 On Your Side for more on this investigation and the latest from Washington as our federal lawmakers debate, discuss and ultimately decide on possible reform to our health care system. (The Drudge Report)
• Around the Valley Jul 29, 2009
Twin Falls County commissioners upheld nearly all of the disputed county property tax assessments this year, said County Commission Chairman George Urie. The commissioners, serving as the Board of Equalization, changed just three of the assessments set by the office of County Assessor Gerry Bowden. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Council wants to de-annex airport (1) Jul 28, 2009
In a letter to Smith, one aircraft owner, Craig Goess, wrote that he is willing to base his Citation jet at Warren Field Airport for no less than three years (and probably much longer) and to buy the former Fountain Powerboats hangar if the city agrees to de-list Warren Field for property tax purposes so that I will only be required to pay the Beaufort County property tax on the aircraft. The de-annexation could be reversed at a future date, at the discretion of the city, according to the... (Washington Daily News, NC)
County health and welfare services cut Jul 24, 2009
As much as $40 million in county property tax revenue will be "borrowed" this year by the state, in addition to the more than $320 million it already takes each year. Alameda County will lose $35 million over the next two years in local gas tax revenue, which will devastate county road maintenance and traffic safety programs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Yolo County property tax values inch lower Jul 24, 2009
Yolo County property tax rolls dip slightly - Sacramento Business Journal ... Yolo County property tax rolls dip slightly. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Second property tax installment due July 31 Jul 21, 2009
The second installment of the 2008 Oneida County property tax bills is due by July 31, 2009 ... The second installment of the 2008 Oneida County property tax bills is due by July 31, 2009. (Forest Republican, WI)
Real deals: Small apartment complexes big in Denver Jul 11, 2009
Triad Properties Ltd. of Lakewood sold the property to EQUES 3 SRL, an Italian real estate investment group, according to Denver County property tax records. The two-story building was completed in 1984, and at one time had an asking price of $2. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
County panel recommends referendum Jul 8, 2009
JEFFERSON The Jefferson County Finance Committee on Monday unanimously approved a motion by member John Molinaro to recommend to the county board approval of the scheduling of a referendum which would ask the public if it would permit an increase in the county property tax levy of 3. 5 million for 2010. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Ritz-Carlton owners sued for $9M of loan Jul 4, 2009
Only one of the Ritz s 25 condos has been sold, according to Denver County property tax records. Those records show that the Anne L. Esson Trust purchased Unit 1712 in April 2008 for $864,439. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
DeKalb amusement park fails to develop Jul 2, 2009
1 million, according to DeKalb County property tax records. Lee May, the DeKalb County commissioner who represents the area, said Grand Empire was an ambitious project that he believes would have drawn visitors from far beyond the county lines and even from outside the state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Washington Co. property tax bills in the mail Jul 2, 2009
Early payers get slight discount on county portion. By HEATHER KEELS June 30, 2009. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Fire destroys businesses on Chicago Ave. Jul 1, 2009
The property, at 2113 Chicago Ave. S, is owned by Donna and Changhuei Tseng, of Minneapolis, who bought it in 1998 for $140,000, according to Hennepin County Property Tax records. The buildings were constructed in 1910 and are valued for tax purposes at $605,000 total. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Mattoon school board amends budget to reflect $1.05 million deficit amid state funding delays Jul 1, 2009
The board previously approved what is effectively an advance on county property tax payments in order to cover the shortfall in categorical reimbursements from the state. If we had received that money from the state, I would have been giving you a balanced budget today, Assistant Superintendent of Business Tom Sherman told the board Tuesday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Flagler commissioners get overview of budget issues Jun 30, 2009
It meant the owner of a home worth $150,000 with a $50,000 homestead exemption was assessed $429 in county property tax. To be in the same place next year, generating $45. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa to be sold at auction Jun 27, 2009
According to county property tax records, Koa Hotel LLC does not owe any back taxes. Kekoa Paulsen, spokesman for Kamehameha Schools, said the leaseholders were not in default on lease payments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Time to settle tax fight, judge tells Gwinnett, cities Jun 16, 2009
Because of this, the county argues, city residents must make up the difference through a higher county property tax rate. It s not a lot of money, Comer said, but apparently it s enough to fuss about. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Need for public assistance rising Jun 16, 2009
5 million of county property tax dollars were used to support operation of the programs in Wisconsin ... With county property tax dollars getting harder to come by, adding workers to Economic Support hasn t been an option. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
BC board approves start of full day kindergarten Jun 16, 2009
Rochner noted that county property tax statements probably wont be sent out until July or early August so school corporations wont receive their traditional June distributions on time. This has been the situation for some time now, making the temporary loans almost routine. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Supervisors look for savings in county budget Jun 16, 2009
On Aug. 17, the county property tax rate is scheduled to be approved. The public hearing date on the budget will be announced. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Property Tax Valuation Forums Set May 28, 2009
-- Public forums on Douglas County property tax valuations are set to begin next week. The county assessor and members of the Board of Equalization will be on hand to clear up concerns about how to valuation process works and how to file an appeal. (7 KETV Omaha)
Summers: Implementing property tax installment option would be costly May 26, 2009
Unlike a routine installment plan in which payments are made after a bill is received, state law mandates county property tax plans must collect prior to a tax notice being issued. Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright says the issue has been discussed in the past but council hasn't pursued a property tax installment option because there was little demand for it. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Coles County property tax bills to be mailed May 24, 2009
The latest CHARLESTON - Coles County property tax bills were scheduled to be mailed Friday, county Treasurer George Edwards said. Some property owners should receive their bills on Saturday, and the bills will have payment due dates of June 26 and Sept. 4. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gwinnett police plan draws local officials' ire May 21, 2009
The move was coupled with a proposal to raise the county property tax rate by 25 to 30 percent. It also enables the county to maintain its flow of tax revenue from city residents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hotel Utica struggling in weak economy May 21, 2009
Note: Information on the hotel s 2008 and 2009 Oneida County property taxes was not available Wednesday ... It was also late on county property tax payments, totaling $36,656 in 2008 and $41,062 in 2009. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Equitable building auction delayed a month May 5, 2009
Fulton County property tax records show the building is now worth about $45 million. The Equitable building sits across from Woodruff Park on the site of the old Piedmont Hotel, once one of the city s most luxe hotels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ISU Extension to cut 77 director positions May 2, 2009
County Extension Councils will have the ability to directly apply county property tax money to their perceived local priorities. Counties may choose to hire staff on their own, or pool their resources and collectively hire staff with another county. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Work Group and HSB to address future Apr 29, 2009
Even after the implementation of Family Care, which is designed to take the burden of long-term care off of county property tax rolls, the county would need its own human service system. But the federal waiver programs that provide a large percentage of it administrative budgets would vanish, forcing a major re-organization of the Human Service Center. (Forest Republican, WI)
Bad news at county budget workshops Apr 17, 2009
A 15 percent reduction is projected for the general fund whose largest funding source is county property tax revenues that are projected to drop this year. Until last year property tax revenues rose eight to 13 percent a year since 2002. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
County considers doubling wheel tax Apr 17, 2009
Commissioner Bob Farmer said the county property tax will likely be raised, but a wheel tax hike would help minimize the increase. You, me and everybody else doesn t want to pay taxes, but there comes a time when you ve got to bite the bullet, Farmer said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hawaii land fund may conserve 5,700 acres Apr 15, 2009
A decision by O'ahu voters three years ago to use a portion of county property tax revenues to purchase land or easements for conservation is about to produce initial results involving as much as 5,700 acres on the Island. Six applicants are seeking some of the fund's first distributions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Schools Plan for 6 Percent Cut Apr 15, 2009
Polk County property tax collections are off by less than 0. 5 percent from last year, but there remains a concern that the tax certificate sale may not be as robust as in previous years, the superintendent said. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Equitable building in foreclosure Apr 9, 2009
According to Fulton County property tax records, the building has fallen in value and is now worth about $44. 8 million, including the land. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
County needs to cut $21M Apr 3, 2009
A second 5-percent wave of cuts is planned for later in the year but the uncertainty of state budget cuts, federal stimulus funds and county property tax revenues makes precise planning at this point impossible. "We have to be smaller over the next three to five years," said Thomas, "but other counties appear to be worse off than we are.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Bucking the trend--Sales tax revenue up for city and county despite downturn of U.S. economy Mar 15, 2009
Morgan also pointed out the importance of sales tax revenue in helping lower the county property tax rate. The more sales tax we collect, the better it is for the taxpayers, because the property tax rate goes down, she said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Lower taxes, not split, is answer to Fulton gripes Mar 10, 2009
The taxpayers of North Fulton, with 29 percent of the county s population paying 42 percent of all county property tax, feel they are overtaxed and that the Board of Commissioners has ignored them. The proposed secession would mean the loss of $193 million in county revenues from North Fulton (approximately one-third of the general fund budget of $640 million) and significantly higher taxes for the remaining taxpayers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
County budget gets public hearing Tuesday Mar 9, 2009
The outcome is a proposed 53 million budget with lessened county property tax levies for both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county, although after slight increases in rollbacks set by the state, there will be minor tax increases. No employee positions will be cut. (Sioux City Journal)
Real deals: Brighton plant sold for $6.6M Feb 28, 2009
67 million, according to county property tax records. The eight-building Intertape complex, located at 1095 S. Fourth Ave., includes roughly 183,500 square feet of space and was built in phases from 1970 to 1996, property tax records indicate. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Measure W will only saddle Lodi with debt and siphon future revenue away from our schools Feb 23, 2009
"Guess what, guys? All county property tax stays in the county, and if you would like to see how it's allocated, Adrian Van Houten, County Auditor/Controller, will furnish you with the details. The Chamber of Commerce has made the ridiculous claim that with Redevelopment we can keep 80 percent of the property tax; without, 80 percent goes to the State to squander.How many of Measure W's supporters have actually read the Redevelopment Plan? A Plan without specifics " just maybes, mights, coulds... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Taxes paid in county by property owners tops $100 million Feb 17, 2009
Cowlitz County property tax bills went out Friday with decreased tax rates across the board even while the county s overall tax bill increased 10 percent. The overall tax collections went up because there were more properties to tax, officials said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Digital switch affects Kittitas Valley viewers Feb 17, 2009
The special TV service district, funded by an annual assessment sent out with Kittitas County property tax bills to 1,200-1,500 households in the valley, leases land on the ridge for its translator equipment. Mapes said the district didn t collect assessments in 2008 and won t bill valley residents this year, either, because there were enough funds built up from past years to support the district. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
County Oks new sheriff patrol cars Feb 10, 2009
In other news the commission approved the levy of alcoholic beverages license fees and levy of county property tax as well. The courthouse will be closed on Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Which way does the wind blow? Feb 9, 2009
The agreement calls for a 60-percent county property tax abatement for the wind farms first five years and a 40-percent abatement the second five years, said Gary Vest, economic development director for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. In November, the county approved a reinvestment zone for the wind farm, which set boundaries for the tax abatement. (Odessa American, TX)
Preswick Glen late on tax payments Feb 8, 2009
Preswick Glen, which has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the town over whether it deserves tax-exempt status under state law, is about a week late on the full 2009 town and county property tax payments it owes, according to town records ... Preswick Glen has not yet paid its 2009 town and county property taxes, due Jan. 31 ... In January 2008, Preswick Glen paid $89,278 in town and county property taxes. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Special Tax Levies For Roads, Garbage Collection, Fire Service Considered by City Feb 8, 2009
Published: Saturday, February 7, 2009 10:08 AM EST Public comment will be heard by the Bartow City Commission on the morning of Feb. 23 on a proposal to collect garbage collection fees, a new fire protection tax, and a new street paving assessment on county property tax bills. The hearing will be held at City Hall at 10 a.m.. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
