Taxes May Rise Despite Lower Rate | Lawrence News

Douglas County just approved its 2027 budget with a twist: taxes may go up despite a slightly lower rate—because property values jumped 5%, flooding the coffers. The county chose to exceed the state’s revenue-neutral tax law, sparking debate among commissioners. Two voted against it, arguing for cuts or a pause to reassess priorities, while the rest backed the $199.6M budget unanimously. Bottom line? Your tax bill likely rises this year—not because of higher rates, but because your home’s value did. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4c9c58b725d1eeb