Omaha, Nebraska – The Douglas County Board has approved the new county budget, a decision that could potentially impact residents through an increase in property taxes.
Despite not raising the property tax rate in the Tuesday session, the budget takes into account a projected 9% rise in property values.
It is noteworthy that there has not been an increase in property taxes in the county since 2019.
The finalized budget stands at $554.2 million, marking a 4.9% rise from the previous year.
An additional aspect of the budget includes $51.6 million sourced from the American Rescue Plan, consequently pushing the total budget increase to 5.4%.
As we look ahead, it is crucial to understand the potential impacts of these budgetary changes on Douglas County residents.
