Palmdale Ca Taxes

After two years of discussions, the Palmdale City Council has tentatively approved plans to levy a citywide tax to build a $25-million indoor recreation center long sought by residents. The council voted 5 to 0 Thursday night to pursue funding for the nearly 100,000-square-foot center through a tax that would cost homeowners an estimated $40 to $60 a year. Owners of all other types of property, including apartments and commercial buildings, also would be taxed at varying rates.

A 10% tax slapped onto motel rooms here has come under fire from merchants who say it is driving business to nearby Lancaster, where similar rooms cost less. In Palmdale, the price of a basic $50-a-night motel room jumps to $55 because of the bed tax. Just a few miles north, in Lancaster, a similar room costs $53.50. Few weary travelers will decide where to sleep over a mere $1.

Reacting to complaints by property owners that they received excessive or erroneous tax bills, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich will hold a community forum at 7 p.m. Monday at the Palmdale Cultural Center. Members of the Assessment Appeals Committee will be available to answer questions.

Reacting to complaints by property owners that they received excessive or erroneous tax bills, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich will hold a community forum at 7 p.m. Monday at the Palmdale Cultural Center. Members of the Assessment Appeals Committee will be available to answer questions.

A 10% tax slapped onto motel rooms here has come under fire from merchants who say it is driving business to nearby Lancaster, where similar rooms cost less. In Palmdale, the price of a basic $50-a-night motel room jumps to $55 because of the bed tax. Just a few miles north, in Lancaster, a similar room costs $53.50. Few weary travelers will decide where to sleep over a mere $1.

After two years of discussions, the Palmdale City Council has tentatively approved plans to levy a citywide tax to build a $25-million indoor recreation center long sought by residents. The council voted 5 to 0 Thursday night to pursue funding for the nearly 100,000-square-foot center through a tax that would cost homeowners an estimated $40 to $60 a year. Owners of all other types of property, including apartments and commercial buildings, also would be taxed at varying rates.