Increase set for Montrose and Fruitvale taxes

The Municipal tax rates are set for this year in Montrose and Fruitvale.

Montrose Village Council has given final approval to a four-percent increase in 2025.

That means a hike of $23 for the average ratepayer.

Fruitvale Village Council adopted an increase of three per cent.

The average increase of $82.30 does not include the $50 parcel tax levy.


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Drew Wilson
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