Residents of the city of Goodyear should prepare to dig a little deeper into their wallets come tax season. The city has made public its plans to hike primary property taxes by 2%, which translates to an additional $303,271 in total. This isn't just a number floating in the governmental ether; it means that the owner of a home valued at $100,000 would pay $93.19 in primary property taxes, up from $91.36, barring this proposed increase. This scoop comes directly from a city announcement published yesterday, outlining the proposed changes and inviting citizen participation.
The city emphasizes that the uptick in taxes is not tied to any fresh construction revenue they're expecting to pocket, nor does it involve changes stemming from debt incurred by bonds or budget overrides approved by voters. It's a clear-cut escalation meant to more comprehensively fulfil the city’s fiscal needs. Those with something to say about it can to speak out at the Truth In Taxation hearing, set up for June 9 at the Goodyear City Hall and Council Chambers. This is your democracy in action, folks, and the city wants to hear your voices before implementing the decision.
As part of standard procedure, the City of Goodyear is adhering to Arizona’s legal requirements to ensure transparency with taxpayers. In accordance with Section 42-17107 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the city has issued a public announcement and will publish two notices in the Arizona Republic West Valley Edition on May 23 and May 30.
For details on the proposed tax increase, homeowners can do the math themselves or attend the public discussion on June 9 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 1900 North Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395.
