Eagle Mountain is considering a new tax to fund parks, arts, and recreation programs. City officials are highlighting the potential benefits as elections approach, but residents are weighing the cost.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The average primary residence with a $500,000 market value would see an estimated tax increase of $359.79.
Residents will benefit from increased public safety coverage and additional sheriff's deputies.
Property owners will face higher annual tax bills.
The city is proposing a property tax increase to fund public safety, specifically to hire more deputies for the Sheriff's Office to keep up with the city's growth.
The city is looking at raising property taxes to balance the budget for the upcoming year. Residents will have a chance to weigh in at public hearings this summer.
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