June 23, 2017
For immediate release
LILBURN -- The public is invited to comment on the 2017 property tax rate prior to adoption by Lilburn City Council.
The property tax rate is proposed to remain the same, 4.43 mills.
Hearings are scheduled at the following times and dates at Council Chambers in
Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St., Lilburn, GA:
June 29, 2017 at 10 a.m.
June 29, 2017 at 6 p.m.
July 10, 2017 at 6 p.m
City Council is scheduled to adopt the millage rate at its regularly scheduled meeting on
July 10, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Lilburn City Hall.
The total estimated amount of property taxes to be collected is $1,829,589, which is 5.68 percent more than the previous year. This estimate includes changes in the assessed value of properties, pending appeals, as well as new growth.
Property taxes make up 28 percent of the annual operating budget of
$7,657,971 and 16 percent of the overall budget of $11,242,305.
City Council approved the 2017-2018 budget on June 12, 2017. The budget, which takes effect on July 1, funds major projects such as a new police headquarters and Camp Creek Greenway improvements.
Links:
Budget documents
Budget overview
Five-year tax history
More info:
Finance Director Sheila Wilber, 770-921-2210 ext. 222, swilber@cityoflilburn.com
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