The Bristol Virginia City Council Has Approved A Real Estate Tax Increase On First Reading In The 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget. This Brings The Rate From $1.12 To $1.17 Per $100 Of Assessed Property Value. The New Tax Revenue Will Mainly Go Towards Paying Over $60 Million To Close The City’s Landfill And Settle A Federal Lawsuit. Meanwhile, City Leaders Are Also Considering A Garbage Fee Increase From $33 To $72 A Month. A Vote On The Solid Waste Fee Is Expected Later This Month.
