Helena school board raising property taxes to fund special education, facilities

An increase in Helena property taxes will make up for a lack of adequate state funding and the high cost of some mandated services.

Helena’s school board approved two increases Tuesday to pay for special education services and to make updates to school facilities. The increases will cost an estimated $37.12 for a home valued at $200,000 per year and will be assessed when homeowners pay property taxes in November.

ERIN LORANGER [email protected]

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