Chatham County sees growth in tax digest | savannahnow.com

A recommended millage rate increase to Chatham County property owners will be reduced, following slight growth in the county’s annual tax digest.

The 2013 net tax digest released this week showed a 2.23 percent increase in the county digest, 2.55 percent growth in the unincorporated area and a 2.07 percent increase in the transit district.

The unexpected news was greeted positively at the Old Courthouse, as county commissioners consider whether to raise taxes.

County officials had projected only 1 percent growth in the digest, which is what they had based their recommended 1.431 mill increase on. That would have meant $40 more annually for owners of a $100,000 home and $98 more for owners of a $200,000 non-homestead property.

However, the recommended millage rate increase will be reduced as a result of the digest growth, said Linda Cramer, county finance manager.

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