UNITY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS CONSIDER DOUBLING PROPERTY TAXES IN 2026

Unity Township Supervisors are going to consider doubling property taxes for 2026.  The Trib reports that a special meeting Wednesday at 9:00 AM to approve the tentative 2026 budget which will set property taxes at 4.4 mills for the general fund and a three mills for a tax to aid fire departments.  Longtime Supervisor Mike O’Barto said the suggested 2.2-mill property tax increase would generate an additional $600,000 in revenue, helping the township catch up with rising costs.  The budget will top out at $9.2 million.  Officials also remind citizens that they still will offer a senior property tax rebate.