FY 2026-27 tentative budget and millage rates
Summary
The council cut the general fund to rollback but kept other rates — including the sheriff's — above it, splitting the difference with one-time reserves. Your countywide rate technically went up 0.24% on paper, but most homestead bills rise only a few percent thanks to state caps.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Net operating budget drops about $6 million to $1.058 billion; a $350,000 homestead pays about $35 more for countywide services.
Homeowners on fixed incomes get a modest break in the general fund rate.
Programs like the law library and economic development take hits; next year's structural gap remains.
Mentions & discussions (4)
County Council — 2026-09-22
The council cut the general fund to rollback but kept other rates — including the sheriff's — above it, splitting the difference with one-time reserves. Your countywide rate technically went up 0.24% on paper, but most homestead bills rise only a few percent thanks to state caps.
County Council — 2026-09-03
The council set next year's property tax rates for ten funds, mostly at last year's levels slightly above rollback. Chair Brower wanted rollback everywhere to brace for Amendment 3; six colleagues refused, citing sheriff funding. Your final tax bill gets locked in September 22.
County Council — 2026-07-21
The council set next year's advertised tax rates — flat in most funds — and a ~$1.06 billion net budget. Rising property values mean most owners still pay more, and a potential state property tax amendment could cut $92-120 million in revenue. Hearings are set for September 3 and 22.
County Council — 2026-06-02
Staff presented the five-year capital projects plan ($201 million-plus) and first half of the five-year forecast — both prepared before the tax reform news. The library fund could face branch closures if the amendment passes, and big projects like the $75 million courthouse may hinge on the November vote.
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