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Lawrence news July 5, 2024 - 1:36 pm

Proposed Douglas County budget would increase property taxes for most residents

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County’s proposed budget for 2025 would keep property tax rates flat but increase taxes for most residents because valuations have increased. Commissioners also could still add $20 million in expenditures.

Lawrence news April 17, 2024 - 8:25 pm

Douglas County Commission approves property tax rebate pilot program for seniors, disabled veterans

by Mackenzie Clark

Some Douglas County residents ages 65 and up as well as some veterans with disabilities will be eligible to apply for property tax rebates starting in 2025.

Lawrence news August 25, 2021 - 9:34 pm

Douglas County Commission approves 2022 budget, housing project grant

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a 2022 budget with a slight increase in property tax rates and an agreement for a grant of $500,000 toward addressing homelessness.

Drone Lawrence/dronelawrence.com
Lawrence news August 24, 2021 - 7:40 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider budget that increases property taxes, Housing First grant

by Lucie Krisman

A slight increase in property tax rates and a grant of $500,000 toward addressing homelessness are on the Douglas County Commission’s agenda Wednesday. 

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