Rep. Craig Headland, R-Montpelier, chair of the House Finance and Taxation Committee talks with his vice char, Rep. Jared Hagert, R-Emerado, before a public hearing on property tax reform on Jan. 14, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
Local government leaders told lawmakers Tuesday they’re ready to work on property tax reform, but expressed concerns about the state capping their budgets.
The House Finance and Taxation Committee took testimony on a bill that incorporates Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s plan to put most homeowners on a path to paying zero property tax.
Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, the lead sponsor of House Bill 1176 , said the extensive property tax relief and reform proposed is a response to what voters want…