Covington considers raising property tax rates

Covington considers raising property tax rates

The Covington Board of Commissioners is considering raising both its real estate property tax rate and its personal property tax rate. The commissioners will cast their final votes on the rates next week. The board performed a first reading of the ordinance establishing the tax rates for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, at its caucus meeting Tuesday evening. Readings of legislation aren’t usually performed at…