Boomtown Tax Base: Nearly 4,000 New Homes and the Tradeoffs for Schools, Roads and Services

Jul 4, 2026 · 5:06

Nearly four thousand new residential units hit the permit rolls in 2024, driving big gains in taxable value countywide. Hosts unpack where that growth shows up, how local and state proposals could reshape revenue, and what reporters and officials say about the service tradeoffs ahead.

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