No property tax increase for Kingsport, but water and sewer will cost more

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen finalized the city’s $99 million budget for fiscal year 2025 without having any tax hikes, but the approval did raise the sewer and water rates. Customers who use 3,000 gallons of water and sewer each month will see about a $6 increase. The water rate increased by 4.75% and the sewer rate increased by 6.5%. The rate adjustments go toward requirements set from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Kingsport’s new budget goes into effect on July 1.