High Springs commissioners approve a millage rate of 6.99%
Staffers said the increase is largely due to inflation, but some commissioners questioned items in the budget that could be trimmed.
Published: Sep. 15, 2023 at 1:49 AM EDT
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - Over the objections of some residents, High Springs commissioners took the first step to raise property taxes.
Commissioners approved a millage rate of 6.99, which is 27-percent higher than the rollback rate.
That’s an extra $100 for every $100,000 in property values.
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Staffers said the increase is largely due to inflation, but some commissioners questioned items in the budget that could be trimmed.
A final vote takes place September 25th.
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