Lawrence residents: Get an idea of what your 2027 property tax bill will look like
Here’s a calculator for Lawrence residents to see how much they should expect to pay in property taxes in 2027.
Here’s a calculator for Lawrence residents to see how much they should expect to pay in property taxes in 2027.
Following months of budget discussions, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve a 2027 budget that will increase the property tax rate.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will vote on a final budget that includes a property tax rate increase.
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 and 5-0, respectively, to increase property taxes in 2027 and to raise stormwater rates over the next three years. Exactly how much property taxes will increase is still in flux, however.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a property tax rate increase of more than 2 mills. They’ll also consider increasing stormwater rates.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Following some concerning findings in the latest audit, new Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry said he wants each city department to take a close look at processes and reach an intimate level of understanding of strengths and weaknesses.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a maximum property tax rate for next year with a 4-1 vote. They also agreed to ask voters to approve a sales tax increase to fund Lawrence Transit.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners and community members voiced thoughts and concerns about the proposed 2027 budget, which would include the largest property tax rate increase the city has implemented in at least the past five years.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
The City of Lawrence’s proposed 2027 budget would increase the property tax rate, and the city would ask voters to approve a transit sales tax increase.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to keep the recreational facilities at the Community Building fee-free to use for the remainder of the year.
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