Avondale homeowners, brace yourselves for a bump in your property tax bills. The City has its sights set on a property tax hike that would increase its primary property levy by 2.00 percent, translating to a modest uptick of about $1.22 on a $100,000 home. This proposed increase would pump an extra $78,999 into municipal coffers, as reported on by the City of Avondale's official announcement.
City officials are quick to clarify that the proposed tax lift is only on the primary property tax and does not pull in extra dough from the construction of new buildings under the bright Arizona sun. This bump would set back the Avondale homeowner an estimated $62.41 instead of $61.19 for a property valued at the $100,000 mark, exclusive of any separate levies or fiscal shenanigans tied to bonded debt or budget overrides. The particulars of the proposed increase can be sifted through at the City's website by those wanting to drill down into the numbers.
But if you're a resident with something to say about this tax talk, there's an open mic waiting at a public hearing come June 3. Set your clocks for 5:30 p.m. and head over to the City Council Chambers on 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. It's your opportunity to press the flesh with city decision-makers and throw in your two cents before they pass the hat around for extra tax dollars.
Mind you, adjustments may still be in the cards if Avondale's voters give the thumbs up to any budget increases through bonds or overrides, which would be an additional weight on the property tax barbell. Before any weighty decisions are made, however, you've got an invitation to join the proceedings, make your voice heard and perhaps influence the course of your own financial forecast. If you're itching for more info before the meeting, the City Council's rundown is just a click away at their website, where the details are laid out for the public scrutiny.
