Due to a misconception that taxes are higher within the 39 North Conservancy District, the district hired Cender and Company to conduct a comparison with the tax rates of other business parks within neighboring areas within the counties of Lake, Porter and La Porte. The comparison that follows actually reveals taxes are lowest in the 39 North Conservancy District.

1 - $50 per square foot is average assessed value per square foot for commercial building in AmeriPlex Park in Portage, Indiana.
2 - Tax rate for La Porte Corp - Center Township for pay 2014
3 - Tax rate for Michigan City Corp - Michigan Township for pay 2014
4 - Tax rate for Portage Corp - Portage Township for pay 2014
5 - Tax rate for La Porte County - Center Township for pay 2014 ($1.7054 + $0.7167 for conservancy district tax)

6 - Based on meter size of one (1) inch and assuming 10,000 gallons per month usage.