Four Virginia counties have approved budgets that will cost homeowners more in the coming fiscal year than they paid last year.

Franklin, Prince William, and Fairfax Counties approved budgets that included property tax increases. Botetourt County kept its tax rate the same, but bills to property owners are likely to increase due to rising assessments. Some Fairfax County residents will see lower tax bills due to dropping assessments, even though their tax rates have increased.

Homeowners are paying more, but keeping some popular items in the county budgets, including library services, school funding, and funding for non-profits.

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• Franklin County increases taxes (The Roanoke Times)
• Botetourt Co. adopts budget (The Roanoke Times)
• Pr. William adopts fiscal 2011 budget (The Washington Examiner)
• Fairfax board approves annual budget (The Washington Post)