Doylestown Borough Council approved a 2019 budget with a 2 mill tax increase. This last budget increase Doylestown Boro homeowners experienced was in 2013. Borough officials say the tax increase is necessary to address a growing General Fund operating budget deficit. It’s important to note that the Doylestown Borough Real Estate Tax accounts for just […]
Doylestown Borough Council will conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony regarding a proposed ordinance that would establish “general powers and duties of the Shade Tree Commission, permit and street tree application requirements.” The proposed ordinance sets forth the general powers of the Shade Tree Commission, including advising council on location and removal of […]
The Doylestown Borough Council proposed 2018 budget could have an increases to both water rates and property taxes. A final vote planned for Monday, Dec. 18. Water rates are expected to increase about 6 percent from $20.64 to $21.88 per quarter for a water main under 1.5 inches. The proposed property tax increase would be […]