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Property Tax Relief

1/4 of the proposed 3/4 cent sales tax


¼ cent of the proposed sales tax would be allocated to property relief tax, aiming to minimize increases to the mill levy

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¼ of the ¾ cent sales tax will be allocated to property tax relief. By supplementing local government revenue with ¼ of the ¾ cent sales tax proceeds, it can reduce the community’s reliance on property tax and ease financial burden on homeowners while promoting housing affordability. 
Not initially. Due to budget constraints, inflation, operational expenses, personnel cost, insurance premiums, and other unpredictable costs, the city cannot guarantee that a “yes” vote on the sales tax proposal will provide an immediate reduction in property taxes. However, it will help minimize the chances of property taxes increasing, aligning with the city’s goal of remaining revenue neutral.
If the sales tax proposal passes, it would generate approximately $1.2 million in annual revenue based on 2026 valuations, an amount equivalent to approximately 8.29 mills. This additional revenue would provide the City with greater budget flexibility, reduce reliance on property taxes to fund municipal operations, and lessen future pressure on the property tax levy while continuing to fund essential services.
The City of Great Bend has been revenue neutral since budget year 2024, including the upcoming 2027 budget year. The levy was 5.6 in 2020, lowered in 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and rose in 2023 to make up for the 2021 loss.