Gary Griffin and Sandra Brueland will lead a Feb. 9 presentation at Lakes Area Unlimited Learning covering property taxes and fraud protection. Attendees will learn about the potential impact of current tax regulations and practical strategies to avoid scams. This session offers timely insights for residents of the Brainerd Lakes area.

The Slate Valley Unified Union School Board has given the green light to its fiscal year 2027 budget. This decision could affect property taxes, education spending, and infrastructure plans, reflecting the district’s focus on long-term needs.

As tax season approaches, Steele County residents will see a 4.6% hike in property taxes for 2026. This modest increase accompanies an $83,559,919 budget approved by the county commissioners on Tuesday evening.

State lawmakers in New Hampshire are revisiting a bill that would mandate strict caps on school budgets. Critics call this effort a “scheme” that merely pretends to bring relief to property taxpayers, asserting that Granite Staters don’t want such regulations. The letter urges legislators to listen to public sentiment before forging ahead.

The Burlington City Council has approved a plan to collect additional revenue through property taxes beginning in 2026. While the exact details remain limited, the council’s decision marks a key step in planning the city’s future budget.

A once-promising outlook for minimal tax changes has shifted with the Janesville City Council’s approval of a substantial preliminary levy increase. Local residents may now face a steeper property tax burden than initially expected in the coming year.

A longtime West Nashville homeowner worries he may no longer afford the house his father built, as a recent assessment shows the property’s value climbed by $340,000 since 2021. The steep property tax increase now looms as a financial hurdle, potentially forcing him to leave the place he’s always called home.