Summary
The draft general fund is $9.19 million, up 2.64%, with a total levy of $7.04 million held at a 5.0 equalized mill rate. Assessments rose ~10% this year, so a typical home will see a modest tax bill increase even though the rate is flat.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $250,000 home revalued to about $278,000 would pay roughly $46 more in city levy taxes; a $333,000 home about $54 more.
Residents benefit from a flat tax rate, stable staffing, and funded street and EMS commitments.
Homeowners in fast-appreciating neighborhoods will see tax bills rise with their valuations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget Committee Meeting - Nov 5, 2026
Tax Increment Financing District 4's budget guides how the city spends money captured from rising property values in the district — often for development and infrastructure.
Budget Committee Meeting - Oct 22, 2026
The draft general fund is $9.19 million, up 2.64%, with a total levy of $7.04 million held at a 5.0 equalized mill rate. Assessments rose ~10% this year, so a typical home will see a modest tax bill increase even though the rate is flat.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Altoona
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.