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Fire chiefs push for a higher rate after Buncombe County adopts unified fire tax district
1+ week, 5+ day ago (471+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " After a decision by Buncombe County Commissioners to make the tax rate for fire departments the same across the board, some fire chiefs say they need that rate to be higher. Two weeks ago, county commissioners voted…...
Buncombe County considers one fire tax district; rates could shift for taxpayers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (305+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " Buncombe County leaders are considering moving from separate fire tax districts to one unified district " a change they say could impact tax rates and how resources are distributed countywide. Currently, the county operates with 20 districts, each with…...
Unified fire tax for county's 20 districts approved by Buncombe commissioners
3+ week, 4+ day ago (316+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " Buncombe County commissioners approved a unified fire tax resolution for the county's 20 fire districts following a public hearing at the April 21 Board of Commissioners meeting. Strategy and Innovation Director Rafael Baptista outlined how the new single-tax district would…...
Haywood County urges residents to apply for tax exemptions, could save money
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) HAYWOOD COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " The new year is approaching and that means tax season is almost upon us. In Haywood County, officials are urging residents to be aware of the tax exemption programs offered. BUNCOMBE COUNTY PROPERTY LISTING PERIOD FOR 2026 SET…...