City & Town Newsletters

This article reviews property tax structure under Proposition 2 ½ with a focus on the levy ceiling and excess levy capacity.

This article emphasizes the importance of utilizing the "Financial Indicators Dashboard" developed by the Financial Management Resource Bureau to analyze past trends, track key financial and demographic indicators, and make data-driven decisions for long-term financial stability and strategic planning in municipalities.

This article reviews budgeted and actual local government General Fund revenue components used in the setting of FY2025 tax rates.

This article is a helpful resource for local officials and other interested parties seeking to understand the Classification Hearing process as it relates to local taxation and tax policy.

This article highlights the Tax Rate Status Report tool, a vital resource for determining how close a municipality is to finalizing its property tax rate for the year.

This article reviews resources available for cities and towns to view their state aid distributions to reconcile payments and assessments.

Resource for municipal officials relating to Motor Vehicle Excises.

This article provides helpful guidance for local officials seeking to understand the role "new growth" plays in a community's broader fiscal landscape.