Marion School Board to Keep Tax Rate Steady

The Marion County Board of Education has announced a public meeting to set the maintenance and operation (M&O) millage (property tax) rate. The meeting will take place at 1697 Pineville Rd. on October 20 at 5 pm. They are expected to keep the rate relatively unchanged.
Proposed Tax Rate Stability
Millage Rate: The proposed M&O millage rate for 2026 is 11.7360, which is relatively unchanged compared to the 2025 rate of 11.7610.
Tax Levy and Increase: Total M&O taxes levied for 2026 are projected at $3,219,297, representing a minimal net tax increase of $48,129 (or 1.50%) over the previous year.
Tax Digest Changes
The tax digest (the total amount of taxable pro...