Property taxes. It’s one of the top concerns among homeowners in our communities. Simply put – just about everyone thinks property taxes are way too high. So, what exactly are you paying for? Where does your money go?
We’ve put together this pie chart so you can see exactly where your property tax money goes. Short answer – primarily the city in which you live. After that it’s schools. Ada County keeps just over 21% of the property taxes we collect on behalf of dozens of taxing districts. Of that money a lion’s share goes to public safety.
What should you do with this knowledge? We encourage you to keep informed as your local city governments and various taxing entities set their budget.