Rice County property owners should watch the mail for their 2026 proposed tax statement.

Commonly referred to as the Truth in Taxation statement, it includes a property’s estimated market value, exclusions if applicable, as well as a list of proposed 2026 taxes for each taxing authority for the property’s jurisdiction. It also includes the actual figures for payable 2025 which serve as a comparison.

The proposed taxes are based on the preliminary levies approved by each applicable taxing authority. Final levies will be certified by the end of December.

The statements also list the time, date and location of required Truth in Taxation meetings for each taxing authority. These meetings provide taxpayers an opportunity to speak directly to elected officials who approve the levies and budge

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