NORTH ATTLEBORO - Proposed tax rates for residential, commercial and industrial properties was approved the town council on Monday night.
Residential property would be taxed $12.79 per $1,000 of value, while the rate for commercial and industrial property would be $15.48 per $1,000.
The new rates represents a split of 1.17, meaning business will pay at a rate 17 percent higher than homeowners.
The percentage is down from the 18% for this calendar year.
The rates must now be approved by the state.
Town Manager Michael Borg started the presentation before the council discussed and approved the rates.
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