Aldermen approve property tax hike, 2021 budget
Starkville aldermen voted 5-2 Tuesday to raise property taxes by 2 mills in the Fiscal Year 2021 to offset an anticipated $1.1 million budget shortfall.
County property values increase; city assessment remains flat
Lowndes County saw more than $100 million of growth in its assessed real and personal property value over the past year, whereas the city of Columbus’ value remained roughly level compared to the prior year, according to the latest assessment conducted by Tax Assessor/Collector Greg Andrews.
Caledonia board tentatively approves property tax increase
In a town where low taxes are a point of pride, the Caledonia Board of Aldermen’s plan to raise property taxes for the first time in nine years was met with mild opposition during Monday’s budget hearing.
$1 million snafu: Court ruling determines multiple Lowndes industries have erroneously paid ad valorem taxes for five years
A Mississippi Supreme Court decision issued in May will cost Lowndes County more than $800,000 in property taxes for at least the approaching fiscal year.
County, city agree to negotiate tax collection fee
County supervisors now say they are willing to negotiate the details of a potential $80,000 increase in the fee Lowndes County charges the city of Columbus to collect its property taxes.
Mississippi lawmakers seek to widen property tax break
Mississippi lawmakers want to open one of the state’s richest tax incentive programs to smaller projects, in hopes of helping the state recruit more businesses.
Tax overhaul leads to end-of-year rush to pay property bills
In a season of sales, homeowners in affluent towns across the country are rushing to take advantage of a deal that they hope will save them big.
Mississippi lawmakers propose property-tax break for seniors
Mississippi homeowners older than 65 could get a break on their property taxes under a proposal some lawmakers are pushing.
Insurance savings may offset tax increases in annexed areas
If you own one of the 638 homes or 44 businesses recently annexed into the city of Columbus, you’ll be paying more property taxes, but some of that cost will be offset by lower insurance rates due to improved fire protection.
Auditor’s office closes tax assessor investigation
The investigation into the Lowndes County Tax Assessor’s Office by the state auditor’s office is closed, according to state officials.
Tax assessor Andrews subject of investigation
Lowndes County Tax Assessor Greg Andrews has paid a $7,140 fine after an investigation by the state auditor’s office revealed discrepancies in how Andrews’ office handled property tax penalties.
Public hearing set for tonight on Starkville tax increase
Starkville aldermen will hold a public hearing today on the city’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget, which includes a 2.78-mill increase on property taxes.
Property tax evaluations raising some eyebrows
The Oktibbeha County Tax Assessor’s Office is in the middle of evaluating property values in Starkville and Oktibbeha County, but the assessments are raising eyebrows among some residents.