Riley County adjusts budget proposal to 13% tax rise for average homeowner

Riley County adjusts budget proposal to 13% tax rise for average homeowner

By Emma Loura After initially proposing a 2026 budget increase which would raise property taxes by 17% for the average homeowner, Riley County officials on Monday lowered the proposed increase to 13%. Commissioners on Monday held their second budget work session, proposing a mill rate of 40.874, an increase from last year’s 37.953 mills. A mill is $1 in tax for every $1,000 in assessed, taxable property value. Under this proposed rate, the owne…