Smyrna to consider property tax increase

Smyrna Mayor A. Max Bacon and the City Council are considering an increase in property taxes by 7.86 percent.

However, the millage rate will remain at 8.99 mills — as it has since 2011.

Annual proposed tax increases for a house with a fair market value of $225,000 is about $52.40 and, for non-homestead property with a fair market value of $375,000, around $98.25. Three public hearings on this tax increase will be held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. July 18 in the Smyrna Tax Office, second floor, City Hall, 2800 King St., Smyrna.