MillageRate.com

Of course, you know our solution. Require taxing authorities (cities, counties, school boards) to “do the math.” As assessments increase, the millage rate must decrease, simply as an operation of the math, as long as the politicians hold the line on the cost of government services.

Hancock County, GA is typical in a state where very few politicians even understand the millage rate process:

The county historically had a high millage rate, but very low property assessments. Hill said the assessments are now in line with surrounding counties, but with the high millage rate, taxes have soared.

Local tax revolt in Hancock County  | ajc.com

Reported in the Walton Tribune:

In 1999, the millage rate was at 8 and had steadily declined to the 2008 rate of 6.6. However with property values slipping and assessments dropping, council members were told by city number crunchers during a July 12 retreat in Amelia Island, Fla., a millage rate hike is advised.

The Walton Tribune

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The proposed school spending plan would mean a millage rate increase of 1.538 mills, bringing the total to 17 mills.

Peach BOE OKs tax increase – The Sun News – Macon