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Sales Tax Sales tax (city, county
and state) is 8.5% There is a 3%
tourism tax on lodging and restaurants
within the city limits.
The state also has a 2% tax on
lodging and attractions.
Personal Property Tax
Garland
County collects a property
tax for any domicile, commercial building
or industrial facility located within the
county at an effective rate determined by
the school district in which the property
is located.
Property is assessed at 20% of
market value.
A $350 homestead credit is given to
area residents.
School District
Total Mills Per Assessed Value
Cutter Morning Star
.0398
Fountain
Lake
.0348 Hot Springs
.0377 Jessieville
.0340
Lake
Hamilton
.0367
Lakeside
.0358 Mountain Pine
.0309
Utilities
(Residential Rates)
Hot Springs
Municipal Utilities
Water:
2008 Rates Within City
Limits:
$4.22 per first 1,000 gallons
$2.13 per each additional 1,000 gallons
Outside City Limits:
$6.40 per first 1,000 gallons
$3.20 per each additional 1,000 gallons
Sewer:
2008 Rates
Within City Limits:
$11.45 per first 1,000 gallons
$2.67 per each additional 1,000 gallons
Outside City Limits:
$15.95 per first 1,000 gallons
$3.72 per each additional 1,000 gallons
Natural Gas – CenterPoint Energy
Gas Supply Rate average is $1.1636
$.28180 distribution rate per CU/FT (for
1-50 CU/FT) $.10187 distribution rate
per CU/FT (for 51 CU/FT and above)
Customer charge:
$9.75 per month The rates per
CU/FT change frequently, please call 800-992-7552 for more
information.
Entergy The average electric bill
using 1,000 KW/HR is estimated for 2008 to
be $111 per month, excluding taxes and
franchise fees.
This includes the customer charge.
Call 800-368-3749 for more
information.
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