Dunkirk passes 84% property tax hike

DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dunkirk residents will see an increase in property taxes for 2025 -- and it's a big one.

As residents head into the new year, they'll soon face a property tax hike of 84%. That spike means the rate will jump to $33.82 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Councilman At-Large Nick Weiser said for decades there has not been any meaningful property tax increases. Weiser pointed out that the approved 84% increase is actually lower than Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's initial proposal of 108%.