Local governments implement tax rate changes and budget adjustments

Several local governments are implementing fiscal adjustments through tax rate changes and budget management.

In Gordon County, commissioners have recommended a property tax rollback to 7.7 mills, the lowest rate since 2002. This reduction is supported by approximately $4.09 million generated from the voter-approved 1% Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST). For a homestead valued at $250,000, officials estimate a combined reduction in tax bills of about $618 compared to last year.

Johnson County has adopted a balanced $1.378 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. The budget limits growth to 0.37% and reduces total expenditures from 2026 levels. To maintain a flat tax rate despite inflation, the county implemented a hiring pause and sought new revenue sources while maintaining $530 million in reserves to protect its AAA bond rating.

Campbell County has approved a 2026 real property ad valorem tax rate of 15.2 cents per $100 of assessed value, marking the sixth consecutive year of decreases. While the rate is lower than last year's 15.3 cents, officials noted that individual tax bills may not decrease for all residents due to the compensating tax rate mechanism, which adjusts based on total property assessments.