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Council unanimously raised the data center tax rate from $0.25 to $1.20 per $100 of assessed value, effective July 1, 2026. Members also approved the FY2027 Danville Public Schools budget, a $2 million Virginia Housing grant for developing 1700 West Main Street, and several fee reductions.
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Data centers in Danville will face a higher local tax rate beginning July 1, 2026. Council also approved the city schools’ next fiscal-year budget and funding to support development at 1700 West Main Street. The council eliminated the police incident report fee and unanimously reduced underground boring and land disturbance permit fees, while other fee changes passed 7-2.
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