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Have your say on Local Property Tax 13.07.15

DONEGAL County Council is inviting submissions from members of the public on proposals to vary the basic rate of Local Property Tax in 2016.
The council issued a statement today saying it is keen to hear the views and opinions on any proposal to vary the rate and its potential effects on households, individuals, businesses and council services.
Local authorities may vary - up or down - the basic rate of Local Property Tax within its own area by a maximum of 15%.
For example, if a house is valued under €100,000, the Local Property Tax in 2015 would have been €90. If the Local Property Tax rate is increased by 15%, this house owner will pay €103.50 in 2016 and if the Local Property Tax rate is reduced by 15%, then this house owner will pay €76.50 in 2016 and so on.
"The money collected under the Local Property Tax contributes towards the cost of providing a range of local council services including libraries, public lighting, road maintenance, housing services, fire services, dealing with illegal dumping and littering, community initiatives, beach management and tourism development initiatives," the statement reads.
It said a reduced rate will limit the range and extent of council services while an increased level of income would increase its capacity to deliver services and supports in 2016.
The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2015. Submissions should be made in writing and e-mailed to LPT@donegalcoco.ie or posted to Donegal County Council, LPT Submissions, County House, Lifford, Co. Donegal.
Councillors will consider the public's feedback at a meeting in late September.
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