HB5166 Summary

• Requires notice of proposed special service area tax levy to include the specific proposed tax amount for the initial year of taxation.

• Mandates that public hearings on special service area establishment must be held at least 60 days after adoption of the proposing ordinance.

• Requires notice and public hearing when estimated special service area tax levy exceeds 105% of the prior year's extended amount in any non-initial levy year.

• Specifies that hearings for increases over 105% may be held via newspaper publication, internet publication, or other reasonable means in a location convenient to the affected service area.