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City of Rochester Announces Dramatic Tax Rate Reduction Following $2.3 Billion Valuation Increase

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City Manager Katie Ambrose reports that the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) has finalized Rochester’s 2024 tax rate.

The 2024 municipal property tax rate has been set at $14.85 per thousand dollars of property value, marking a significant reduction of $10.89 from the prior year’s rate of $25.74. This dramatic decrease results from a citywide Full Statistical Revaluation, which increased the net assessed valuation to $5.1 billion, up by $2.3 billion from 2023.

The 2024 municipal tax rate breakdown is as follows:

  • City: $4.36
  • County: $1.65
  • Local Education: $7.70
  • State Education: $1.14
  • Total Tax Rate: $14.85

The Finance Department anticipates mailing the December final tax bills by December 30, 2024, with payment due 30 days from the mailing date. Interest will begin accruing on unpaid bills starting January 31, 2025.

City Manager Ambrose emphasized that this revaluation has stabilized tax rates and reflects significant growth in Rochester’s net assessed valuation. An analysis report on the 2024 Full Statistical Revaluation will be shared with the City Council in the near future.

  • Click here to see the full 2024 DRA Tax Rate Memo from the Finance Department.
  • Click here to see the Revaluation Memo from the Assessor’s Office.

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