Stafford sets real estate tax rate at 90.67 cents
Board of Supervisors also is looking to increase various other fees in the county.
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Board of Supervisors also is looking to increase various other fees in the county.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Meg Bohmke wants more information about the school site next to Brooke Point High School.
According to the latest figures, owners of averaged-sized single-family homes in Stafford County could be slapped with a $4,811 Real Estate tax bill next year -- nearly 40% larger than a year ago, a $1,331 increase.
Stafford Countyâs proposed high school No. 6 was once estimated to cost $124.6 million, but supervisors found out last week the price tag has gotten considerably higher. Budget director Andrea Light said the estimate has gone up $29.3 million. A study by an engineering and architectural firm states $17.2 million of that increase is due to higher construction costs. County officials declined to disclose the two sites being considered for the school, which is scheduled to open in August 2025 and would have a capacity of about 2,150 students. Officials said the higher price also includes mo...