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Apache Junction to lose $1.6M with repeal of tax on home, apartment rentals

According to the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, the legislation signed by the governor takes away more than $230 million a year in revenue that 75 cities and towns collect.

Special to Independent Newsmedia, Arianna Grainey

The city of Apache Junction will not receive more than $1.6 million for its coffers beginning next fiscal year under a bill signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs repealing a tax on home and apartment rentals. It has a delayed effective date of 2025.

Apache Junction will not receive $1,685,249, according to Capitol Media Services.

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