property tax increase

Forsyth County’s proposed budget includes a 1.68-cent property tax increase, less than a year after many homeowners saw higher bills from property revaluations. County leaders say slower revenue growth and reduced state funding left few alternatives.

Guilford County homeowners received property value notices in February and have until May 15 to appeal.

Forsyth County commissioners have approved their budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a property tax increase. The more than $458 million…