Tag Archives: Property Tax

The Celina Board of Aldermen tabled its first reading of the city’s budget that includes a property tax increase Tuesday. Alderman Bruce Rhoton said after hearing recommendations from the city attorney, the board decided to seek some clarity about the six cent increase before voting. “We need a better understanding of what the ratio and the state recommendation is,” Rhoton ... Read More »

COVID will likely decrease the some $4.5 million of proposed state funding for counties that lost property tax revenues from the March tornado outbreak. Representative Ryan Williams along with other state officials are working on a budget request for the relief. But, Williams said budget constraints have caused some uncertainty. “In regards to all the monies that are flowing around ... Read More »

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is recommending that Celina increases its property tax by six cents for the next fiscal year. Mayor Tonya Spears said the increase will be up to the Board of Aldermen once the budgeting process begins. “We received that the other day, and we thought we better just go ahead and mention that to our council,” Spears ... Read More »

Most Upper Cumberland property taxes have been paid despite the pandemic. Putnam, White and Overton County Trustees said they’ve met or exceeded their payment percentage from last year. Overton County Trustee Peggy Clark Smith said that with less than one percent unpaid, people are taking advantage of online payment options. “Our numbers have been better this year, I compared it ... Read More »

Cookeville is asking residents to consider their options for property tax payments before coming to city hall. City Manager James Mills said due to COVID they would ask residents to consider mail, using a drop box or drive-thru and online services. Mills said he hopes city hall can have fewer restrictions in the future, but residents play a role in ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Utility Customer Service and the Business and Property tax office will be closed to foot traffic starting st 3:30 PM on Friday. The Municipal Building will be closed for maintenance, but the drive-thru will remain open for utility customers. Property tax payments will be done online. Services will be open with regular business hours on Monday, December 14. If ... Read More »

The state legislative will consider a bill to restore property tax revenue lost by the county during the March tornado. The total $4.7 million dollar bill for the loss of property tax value for Putnam. State Representative Ryan Williams said the bill is meant to make up the loss of property tax revenue for 275 destroyed residential properties. “They only ... Read More »

Van Buren County residents are frustrated about another property tax increase. Last year, commissioners approved a 35-cent increase. Now, county commissioners will vote for a 45-cent increase to try and balance the budget. Long-time Van Buren resident and business owner Laura Wallace said she is against the raise. “We are still broke,” Wallace said. “They are looking for more money. ... Read More »

April sales tax revenues in Overton and White County increased over same month last year. Overton County collected around $148,000 in sales tax, or about. $10,000 more than last April. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the increase was not expected. But he said with so many at home, people may have spent money on DIY projects. “There is a ... Read More »