Councillors In Wicklow Vote To Increase Local Property Tax

Wednesday, 28 July 2021 07:35

By Gareth Farrell

Councillors in Wicklow have voted to increase the Local Property Tax charge by 6 per cent for 2022.

The move will generate over 1 million euro in additional funding for the Council, which its’ claimed will be ring-fenced to support projects in the county, including footpath repairs, public realm initiatives and supporting local community organisations.

Bray Municipal District will receive €261,000 with the other four Districts - Wicklow, Arklow, Greystones and Baltinglass - each receiving €196,000 euro from the increased funding generated.

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