Jackson County Lowers Tax Rate, Boosts Employee Pay
The Jackson County Commission approved a new budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate to 1.518 while providing pay raise for county employees. Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the county was required to adjust the tax rate downward following a property reappraisal cycle. “It’s a balancing act,” Denson said. “You can’t fund […]
Putnam Reappraisal To Be Mailed May 8, Value To Rise
Putnam County property owners will soon receive new property valuations reflecting a growing real estate market. But Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce said the rising appraisals could trigger a corresponding drop in the county tax rate. The county is currently undergoing its state-mandated five-year reappraisal cycle, with the last update occurring in 2021. […]
Putnam Commission Passes Budget, $2.66 Property Tax
The Putnam County Commissioners officially passed the budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at Monday’s meeting with no changes. The budget approved as recommended from the Budget Committee. The property tax rate will remain at $2.66, which as the same as last year. Commissioner Sam Sandlin said a lot of discussion went into crafting this year’s […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget On Final Reading
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen ratified the city budget on final reading. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the Board Of Equalization met over the last couple of weeks to confirm the state certified property tax rate. The comptroller’s office confirmed the rate is now set at $0.59, a slight increase from the original […]
White Co Budget Committee In Recess, Needs More Input
The White County Budget Committee considered several new property tax rates at its meeting Tuesday, but ultimately decided to individually talk to Commissioners about what would pass. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the tax rate needs to be set at a minimum of $1.38 to cover county expenses. Finance Director Chad Marcum proposed a […]
White County Approves Final Budget, Property Tax Rate for 2021-2022
White County is keeping its budget inline with last year after getting final approval Monday night. County Commission Chair Stanley Neal said the board shied away from any major additions or cuts in the $55 million dollar budget. It will include some paving projects but no new buildings. Neal said the county worked to keep […]
