Shelby County Commonsense Taxing Association
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SHELBY COUNTY
COMMON SENSE TAXING ASSOCIATION
Statement from the Shelby County Common Sense Taxing Association
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came together, voiced their concerns, and worked tirelessly to help collect signatures. Your passion, dedication, and civic engagement have been truly inspiring.
While we unfortunately came up a little short this time, please know that your voices have been heard loud and clear. We, the Shelby County Common Sense Taxing Association, remain steadfast in our commitment to holding the school board accountable across multiple aspects of governance, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
We hope we’ve made it abundantly clear: as tax-paying citizens, we are watching, we are listening, and we will not stand by silently. This journey is far from over—and together, we will continue to advocate for common sense, fairness, and accountability in our schools.
Thank you for standing with us.
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"KY House Bill 44 (1979)
Key Negatives for Homeowners in Shelby County, Kentucky
· Homeowners will not receive the potential tax relief that would have occurred if the Board had lowered the rate to match changes in property values or kept it within 4% of the state compensating rate, which is set at 67.0 cents per $100 of assessed value for 2025.
· If property values increase (as they often do), and the tax rate isn't reduced, homeowners may see higher property tax bills in the coming year. This can make it harder for some, especially retirees and those on fixed incomes, to afford to stay in their homes.
· The annual expense for property taxes remains significant for budgeting, particularly if individual assessment values rise at a rate higher than the county average.
High and persistent property taxes can influence household finances and may even reduce the attractiveness of homeownership for some potential buyers in the area.
In summary, homeowners in Shelby County, Kentucky, are likely to face higher property tax bills and missed opportunities for tax relief due to the Board of Education’s decision not to lower the rate. This result is especially impactful in a year when property values are rising, amplifying the financial effect on residents.
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Our Commitment to Truth
The Shelby County Common Sense Taxing Association is dedicated to opposing unjust tax assessments or increase. We believe in providing clear resources to empower taxpayers.
Issues
House Bill 44
The basic provisions of House Bill 44 for local governments and school districts provide three options:
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adoption of a compensating rate;
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adoption of a 4% increase tax rate; or
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adoption of a rate that will produce more than 4% additional revenue.
The compensating tax rate allows a taxing district, as a minimum, the same tax revenue that was produced in the preceding year. As assessments rise, the tax rate is rolled back so that revenue from existing property remains the same. A taxing district would receive additional revenue over the previous year only from assessments on any new property. This rate can be adopted automatically by the taxing district.
The 4% increase tax rate would enable a taxing district to increase its revenues by establishing a new tax rate which, when applied to real property that was taxed the preceding year, will produce no more than 4% additional revenue from that property. The jurisdiction would also gain the revenue generated from new property assessments. This tax rate requires a public hearing before it can be put into effect.
A taxing district may levy a rate that will produce more than 4% additional revenue from real property taxed the preceding year. However, before this type of rate can be set, a public hearing must be held and the voters can petition that the increase above 4% be put to a recall vote.
Compensating Tax Rate
Under House Bill 44, the compensating tax rate is defined as that rate, when applied to the current year's assessment of real property, excluding new property, will produce an amount of revenue approximately equal as that produced last year from real property. Therefore, as real property assessments rise, the tax rate is rolled back to keep the revenue generated from the existing real property assessments about the same.
Advocacy
We actively lobby against unfair tax increases, working to raise awareness amongst taxpayers and encourage collective action.
Resources
Our team provides numerous resources and links to information relevant to taxpayers, ensuring they are well-informed about their rights.
Education
We hold workshops and events to educate the community about taxation issues and the impacts of proposed tax increases.
Community
We foster a strong community of citizens committed to advocating for fair taxation policies, reinforcing the rights of taxpayers.