TAX IMPACT chart

(Refer to Tax Calculator & Tax Information tab for more details on tax impact.)

TAX RATE OF COMPARABLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS

GHV's Position:

● Current Levy Rate: At $9.87, GHV currently ranks as the 5th lowest out of 13

neighboring districts, indicating a relatively low tax burden on its residents.

● Proposed Levy Rate: With the proposed increase, GHV’s rate would rise to $10.72,

placing it 8th lowest out of 13, moving the district into a more central position within the

region.

Detailed Comparison:

● Lowest Levy Rate: Central Springs has the lowest rate at $9.37.

● Highest Levy Rate: Eagle Grove has the highest rate at $12.36.

● GHV’s Movement: The proposed increase would move GHV from the bottom 38% to

the middle 61%, reflecting the district’s need to fund new initiatives while remaining

mindful of tax competitiveness.

Neighboring Districts:

● Forest City: The levy rate is $10.83, still higher than GHV's proposed rate, suggesting

that even with the increase, GHV remains fiscally conservative.

● Clear Lake: With a rate of $10.39, Clear Lake’s rate is slightly lower than GHV’s

proposed rate, offering a close point of comparison for community members.

Community information meetings

Wednesday, September 25 @ 7:00 PM - Elementary Cafeteria

Monday, October 7 @ 7:00 PM - Ventura Community Center

Tuesday, October 29 @ 7:00 PM - High School Cafeteria

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