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FY 2027 County Budget and Property Tax Rate
Washington County
Summary
The court locked in a tax rate that works out to a 15.96% effective increase. Commissioner Dismukes abstained on both tax votes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The effective tax rate rose 15.96%, increasing county tax bills across the board.
✅Who benefits
The county's general operations and services funded by the higher rate.
⚠️Who could be affected
Taxpayers, who will pay more under the higher effective rate.
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