Politics & Government
Kent's Tax Rate for 2013 Rises Slightly
Here are the numbers that make up your property tax bill this year
Kent's tax rate will rise by almost 3 mills this year, according to data provided by The Plain Dealer and the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Homeowners in Kent will pay $2,100 for every $100,000 in home value this year, up from $2,017 last year, according to the database posted on Cleveland.com.
Overall millage stands at 68.57 this year, compared with 65.86 in 2012. That's an increase of 2.71 mills.
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The increase represents a roughly $83 rise compared with last year.
The Kent City Schools get the largest share, with 49.38 mills costing $1,512 per $100,000 valuation.
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The city gets the next-highest amount, or $281. The county collects 8.22 mills, which translates to $252 per $100,000.
For a more detailed look at Kent's tax situation, click here to see the Cleveland.com database.
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