Report: Alabama tax friendly for retirees Aug 21, 2009
And county property taxes are not levied on those homeowners 65 and older. There s no inheritance or estate tax in Alabama. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Office Depot cuts job goals Aug 17, 2009
County property taxes owed on the headquarters are reduced by one-third because Office Depot invested $210 million to build it. The company gets another one-third reduction if the average headquarters salary is at least $76,792. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Gwinnett may lose $6 million Aug 13, 2009
Under that proposal, city residents would have paid as much as $74 more in county property taxes on a $200,000 home. But Hamil suggested he would not allow a two-tiered mill rate, so attorneys for the county and cities hammered out the compromise of 11. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
County recommends 30 tax increase Aug 13, 2009
The measure would result in the owner of a 100,000 home paying 75 more annually in county property taxes. Tom Primm, chairman of the county commission, said the increase is needed because the county s reserve fund is getting to be dreadfully low. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Altering the landscape Aug 12, 2009
67 in Klamath County property taxes last year for the Williamson River Delta property, according to Stephen Anderson, the group s communications director. The Conservancy s total tax payments to Klamath County, including the Sycan Marsh Preserve, were $9,526. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Hagerstown Hotel & Convention Center avoids foreclosure Aug 10, 2009
Another sign of the hotels intent to survive is that Bahman paid the hotels county property taxes of $13,700 on June 29. That was just a day before the property would have been offered at a tax collectors sale. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Judge to consider Gwinnett tax Aug 10, 2009
The temporary millage rate the county is requesting in the order, if granted, could mean as much as $74 more in county property taxes on a $200,000 home located in a city, said Lisa Johnsa, assistant county administrator. The county s basis for the different rates involves collection of special taxes on life insurance premiums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Flagler County sets initial property tax rate Aug 4, 2009
99 rate, the owner of a home valued at $150,000 with a $50,000 homestead exemption would pay about $499 in county property taxes. Palm Coast resident Charlie Ericksen urged locals to take part in the budget decision-making process. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
What's going on... Jul 31, 2009
Blackford County property taxes, first installment, are due, according to Blackford County Treasurer's Office. Second installment (fall) are due Nov. 10. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Flagler commissioners set to finalize tax rate Jul 29, 2009
It means the owner of a home worth $150,000 and taking a $50,000 homestead exemption would pay $497 in annual county property taxes. The $4. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Flagler official proposes new property tax rate Jul 23, 2009
89 per $1,000, the owner of a home with a $150,000 assessed value and $50,000 homestead exemption would pay about $489 in county property taxes. The rate does not include a $0. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Badie on taxes: How much is just right? Jul 18, 2009
The tax hike that residents shouted down would have increased county property taxes by 25 percent to 30 percent. That would have been a spike of about $180 a year on a $200,000 home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Decision on prison is ‘No’ Jul 16, 2009
The Wickenburg school district would have even seen an increase in revenues through county property taxes as employees of the prison purchased homes. Badowski, partnership board member Rome Glover and partnership President/CEO Tim Kanavel were in favor of proceeding with the project. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Property tax due date set; bills go out August 7 Jul 10, 2009
Published: Thursday, July 9, 2009 6:08 AM CDT Due dates for mailing and collecting Blackford County property taxes tentatively have been set, pending final approval by the state. Property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed out on Friday, Aug. 7. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Herkimer County officials outline services for Webb residents Jul 1, 2009
6 percent of county property taxes. By DAVID HANDELMAN Observer-Dispatch Posted Jun 30, 2009 @ 05:43 PM. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Clayton commissioners choice? Furloughs or tax hikes Jun 24, 2009
County officials said Clayton County property taxes are about two mills lower than surrounding counties. Commission Chairman Eldrin Bell, who said Tuesday night he opposed furloughs, said that raising the property taxes two mills would bring in nearly $16 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tribune editorial:Looking for Heritage Center expansion funds Jun 19, 2009
The issue for those Bismarck-Mandan households is the cumulative affect of school, park, city and county property taxes, special assessments and sales tax. Mandan put off making a decision on financial support for the Heritage Center until August, when it better knows what its 2010 budget will look like. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Commission grants Glencoe liquor applications Jun 18, 2009
Action on the license was tabled earlier this month because the business had not paid county property taxes. Auditor Lisa Schieffer said the taxes were paid June 8. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Board chairman and CAO clash with sheriff over budget cuts Jun 17, 2009
5 million in Calaveras County property taxes (creating a total revenue loss of 6. 4 million from the previous year), Thomas said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Full Story » Jun 16, 2009
3 billion from local governments, including $16 million from Sonoma County property taxes. The governor also is proposing to eliminate CalWorks, the Healthy Families and Child s Dental Disease program. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Talks stall between Gwinnett County and cities Jun 5, 2009
City officials complain their residents receive less in county services, yet pay the same rate of county property taxes as those living in unincorporated areas. Currently, nine cities have their own police departments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gwinnett votes down proposed tax hike Jun 3, 2009
The proposal would have increased county property taxes by 25 percent to 30 percent, or about $180 a year on a $200,000 home. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hundreds of Gwinnett residents protest proposed tax hike Jun 2, 2009
Complicating matters for the county is a state-mandated service agreement that will ultimately determine how much city residents can be assessed in county property taxes. The deadline for that agreement was March 1, but county and municipal leaders have not been able to hammer out a deal. (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. Source: City records. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Gwinnett property tax increase proposed May 20, 2009
County officials announced Monday that residents who own a $200,000 home can, on average, expect to pay about $180 to $208 more in county property taxes this year. The increase comes in the wake of a weakened economy and an anticipated $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Legislature keeps 1 percent sales tax for county May 15, 2009
According to county officials, the tax, set to expire Nov. 30, is a means to lower county property taxes. For the complete story, pick up a copy of The Palladium-Times. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
State Looks To Borrow Billions From Cities May 14, 2009
Last night, the Salinas City Council passed a resolution rejecting the state's proposal to borrow eight percent of city and county property taxes and a million dollars in gas taxes. The plan would generate more than $2 billion for the state during the fiscal year but local counties would suffer. (KSBW 8, CA)
Insurer gets tough on Florida condo owners May 11, 2009
However, when the lender completed the initial escrow account disclosure statement for our closing, it miscalculated the annual amount for county property taxes at $398, rather than the correct amount of $2,788. No one at closing noticed the error and our monthly escrow account payment has been short by $197 each month. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
ISU EXTENSION REORGANIZES May 8, 2009
Increase local control of county property taxes allocated for Extension 2. Develop a more flexible organization to address complex issues by engaging university research and staff across disciplines 3. (The Guthrian, IA)
Former MMH Trustee speaks out Apr 28, 2009
All of this revenue comes from hospital operations, none from county property taxes. Any debt that the hospital incurs is not a general obligation of the county, but is the sole responsibility of the hospital to be repaid only from hospital revenues, never from tax dollars. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Around Town: See that city-owned garage? It's a better deal than you might think Apr 28, 2009
He'd also dedicate any new sources of revenue -- if the courts force a reassessment of Allegheny County property taxes, for instance -- to those areas. It's dubious whether there would be enough revenue to make much of a dent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Top Entertainment Stories Saint Louis Art Museum faces economic challenges Apr 17, 2009
Museum operations are supported by St. Louis city and county property taxes, endowment income and annual giving. Admission to the museum is free although it does charge for special exhibits. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Hearing set for weed abatement objections Apr 14, 2009
Property owners are billed on their Santa Barbara County property taxes for the abatement services. In 2008, the city s Streets and Facilities Division mailed out abatement letters to 112 property owners of 143 lots. (Santa Maria Times)
What's wrong with the property tax? Apr 6, 2009
Bismarck Tribune - Bismarck News - What's wrong with the property tax. Now 20 High 32 Low 22. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Chrysler Plant Funding Dispute Aired With Geithner Mar 28, 2009
1 million in bonds payable from county property taxes and $1. 1 million of bonds payable from county income tax revenue to cover infrastructure costs. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bid for jail completion approved by board Mar 26, 2009
A procedure format and application forms for the request for the board-approved suspension of County property taxes. Jeff Garrett, County Treasurer prepared the information to guide the process when requests are made to the board for tax suspension. (Kalona News, IA)
St. Elizabeth to open urgent care facility Mar 20, 2009
The former owners paid $111,524 in 2008-09 in New Hartford school property taxes and $49,309 in 2009 New Hartford and Oneida County property taxes. Scholefield has said the hospital will lease 25,000-square feet to private physicians, who will pay taxes. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Committee didn't get it all wrong Mar 17, 2009
If I only had a brain, I would understand why special interest is given the right of eminent domain to better secure their six figure incomes, to do with private property as they see fit for pipelines and any other use, and have never nor will they ever pay any county property taxes. If I only had a brain, I would be happy about losing pasture land to right of way for two service roads and one acre for a compressor station, when it will only cost me from 500 to 1,000 in lost pasture rent... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Shameful waste Mar 1, 2009
Where county property taxes are $687. 60 per $100,000 of assessed value this year, compared to $239. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
• Gov. Otter takes pulse of Wendell Feb 28, 2009
Teacher Jim Waterman took advantage of the visit to ask Otter and State Tax Commission Chairman Royce Chigbrow about a 3,200 jump in his Twin Falls County property taxes after he rebuilt a home. The officials suggested first appealing to county commissioners, who serve as the property-tax appeal board every year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sangertown faces challenges in economy Feb 22, 2009
Sangertown Square LLC paid the $901,730 it owed in 2009 town of New Hartford and Oneida County property taxes on Jan. 29 and $2. 1 million in 2008-09 property taxes to the New Hartford School District on Sept. 26. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Jefferson residents brace for annexation changes Feb 11, 2009
The owners of a $100,000 home in the city paid about $1,307 in school, city and county property taxes in 2008, while a Jackson County property owner with a similar home paid about $1,227. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Flat funding limits improvements Feb 11, 2009
County property taxes account for 25 percent of the income. Road use taxes provide about 56 percent of funding and the federal gas tax about 5 percent. (Washington Journal, IA)
Carbon tax threat prompts co-ops' interest in nuclear power Feb 8, 2009
An AmerenUE spokesman says Callaway County property taxes would be decreased by participation of the untaxed cities in partial ownership of the second nuclear reactor. Cooperatives are non-profit organizations, Southworth said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
