• Most municipalities are proposing to hold property tax rates steady, with Dallas and Stanley considering increases, and Cramerton proposing a decrease. • Several towns anticipate increases in water and sewer rates, some tied to Two Rivers Utilities' proposed 5% rate hike. • Gastonia's mayor has requested a revised budget with no water/sewer increase and a lower property tax rate.

The season for passing budgets is among Gaston County municipalities and several recently held public hearings for their proposed budgets.

Here’s a look at some of the bigger proposed changes or lack thereof in property tax and other fees at the city and county levels:

Gastonia

The property tax in Gastonia is proposed to stay at $0.47 cents per $100 of assessed value. The water and sewer rates could incr

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