No on Q4: You can opt out. Flat fee ($281/yr). Not part of the ongoing levy. Self-haul to the transfer station and you pay nothing. Yes on Q4: You can't opt out. It's a progressive tax based on your property value. The levy is permanent — it grows with the 2.5% annual increase forever.
No on Q4 (Flat Fee)
$281/yr
$23/mo fixed
Yes on Q4 (Levy)
Your Total Annual Increase (Year 3)
3-Year Phase-In (Tier 2 + Q4 Levy)
Year
Added Cost
Total Bill
vs. Today
💰 SALT Deduction — Federal Tax Savings
Property tax increases are deductible (SALT cap $40,000). Select your bracket:
Gross Increase
Tax Savings
Net After-Tax
Assumes you itemize and total SALT < $40,000. Flat fee ($281) is NOT deductible.