September 28, 2024

A public hearing was held on the proposed 2024 property tax levies for the City’s general operating, Parks and Recreation and debt service funds. The City must set a new tax levy each year based on Jackson County property tax assessments. The Hancock Amendment limits the amount of property taxes local government can collect. The City is proposing a General Fund levy of 0.7971, Parks & Recreation levy of 0.1209 and debt service levy of 0.3697. The City’s total proposed tax levy is $1.2877 on $100 of assessed valuation. The total proposed tax levy is an increase of 0.0083 over 2023’s tax levy.