Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Special Budget Meeting 4-20-2026

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held a special budget meeting on April 20, 2026, primarily focused on discussing and adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget and property tax rates. The board deliberated on the challenges faced by residents due to economic struggles and debated the necessity of raising taxes to meet budgetary needs. Ultimately, the board approved an increase in the mobile homes tax levy from 76 to 81 cents per $100 of assessed value, while keeping other property tax rates steady. The total adopted budget was $285,739,377, with $4.1 million allocated to schools primarily for cost of living and inflation adjustments. Several supervisors expressed concerns about the economic impact on citizens and emphasized the need to explore additional revenue sources such as industrial and commercial development and other tax tools. The budget and tax rate resolutions passed with five votes in favor and two opposed.