What will it cost you? Here's a breakdown of how much more property owners will pay with the proposed tax increase

June 4, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. | Updated June 5, 2019 at 1:38 a.m.

by Sarah Grace Taylor

People listen as Mayor Jim Coppinger presents his fiscal year 2020 budget during a budget workshop at Hamilton County's McDaniel Building on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Coppinger is requesting additional funding for public safety and schools in his fiscal year 2020 budget proposal.
People listen as Mayor Jim Coppinger presents his fiscal year 2020 budget during a budget workshop at Hamilton County's McDaniel Building on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Coppinger is requesting additional funding for public safety and schools in his fiscal year 2020 budget proposal.

County Mayor Jim Coppinger requested a 34 cent property tax increase in his budget presentation Tuesday morning.

In the fiscal year 2020 budget proposal to the county commission, Coppinger doubled down on his prioritization of public education and public safety, asking for the increase to benefit Hamilton County Schools and managing to award Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond a 6.4% increase.

With the proposed hike, property taxes will go up 13%, meaning a noticeable increase in annual property tax.

Below, we break down how much more property owners will pay monthly and annually, depending on property values.

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