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Measure R: Parcel Tax

Measure R: Parcel Tax

Residential property owners pay a new school tax of up to $89 per parcel each year for eight years. The money supports teachers and school programs.

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Proposal impacts

Impact on Orchard commercial owners

Business property tax bills would rise by 4 cents per building square foot, up to $7,500 yearly.

Business tax bills currently include a 1% charge on the value the county taxes. Approved bond charges also apply.

Impact on Orchard residential owners

Residential property tax bills would rise by up to $89 a year, depending on the building's size.

Residential property tax bills now start at 1% of the value the county taxes, plus approved borrowing charges.

Impact on Orchard students

Orchard students could get arts classes funded by the tax if the district chooses that spending.

Orchard students currently attend classes under the district's approved budget. That budget required spending reductions.

Impact on Orchard teachers

Orchard teaching jobs could receive money for staff retention if the district chooses that use.

Orchard teaching jobs now depend on district funds. The district reduced spending amid falling enrollment.

Impact on Senior parcel owners

Senior property tax bills could add a school charge unless an owner receives the proposed senior exemption.

Senior tax bills currently reflect the value the county taxes, alongside approved bond charges.

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