Pleasant Grove City considered raising property tax rates from .0009380 to .001045 as part of its tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The proposed adjustment was designed to generate an additional $683,088 in revenue.
Impact on property owners
The tax rate change would have increased property tax revenue from $4,178,247 to $4,656,780, representing an estimated 11.45% increase in revenue for the city. For a primary residence valued at $601,623, the estimated annual increase was projected at $35.55, while a commercial property valued at $601,623 faced an estimated annual increase of $64.63.
Proposed funding for city departments
According to the budget impact statement, the proposed revenue increase would have provided additional funding for several departments. The Police Department budget change was listed at $266,533, with funds intended to hire two new officers and provide for reserve and retention. The Fire Department budget change was noted at $212,000, which was slated to fund the hiring of two new firefighters and provide funding for outfitting.
General Fund and public information
The total proposed change to the General Fund was listed as $478,533. The information was provided to assist decision makers and the public in understanding how city operations would be affected by the adoption of the proposed tax increase.
