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Burnet just passed a bigger city budget that keeps the tax rate steady at 61 cents, but rising property values and 3% utility hikes mean you're still paying more this year. The extra money is going toward new city projects, employee raises, and keeping up with town growth.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
Even though the tax rate didn't go up, higher property appraisals and utility hikes mean your overall cost of living in Burnet is going up.
City employees getting raises, and anyone relying on upgraded infrastructure and growing city services.
Local residents and business owners whose overall municipal utility and tax bills are going up.
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