(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has approved for publication a proposed 2026 county budget of $14.8 million that calls for the county to collect about $42,000 less in property tax revenue over this year.

The Commission took the action when they met Monday.

The proposed budget contains an estimated tax rate of 40.004 mills, which is .276 mills below the revenue neutral rate.

Last year's tax rate was 39.7 mills

The county is to collect more than $6.1 million in tax revenue.

The county's assessed valuation decreased about $2.2 million.

The Commission will consider adoption of the 2026 budget following a public hearing at their September 15 meeting.