# Board of Commissioners Public Hearing - October 1, 2026

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held its second public hearing on the 2026 millage rate on October 1, 2026. Finance Director Tiffany Chang reviewed the tentative countywide rate of 13.139 and unincorporated district rate of 1.123, with adoption scheduled for October 13. The countywide rate is projected to generate about $32 million; estimated tax effects were about $10 per month for a homesteaded home and $16 per month for a non-homesteaded home. The unincorporated rate is projected to generate about $700,000, with an estimated year-end fund balance of $360,000. Commissioners discussed the general fund budget, a reported fund balance of roughly $12 million against a 25% target of about $14 million, and the role of reserves in maintaining the county’s credit standing and financing a future public safety complex. No millage-rate vote or procurement award occurred at this hearing; the board scheduled further hearings and a later adoption meeting.

Discussion also referenced past increases in ambulance, fire pumper-truck, and sheriff’s vehicle costs, but no new purchases or contracts were proposed. A resident questioned development incentives; a commissioner said the county was not currently providing tax incentives for the residential projects discussed and noted that an impact-fee schedule applies. Another resident asked about data centers, and commissioners said they were developing zoning provisions and protective requirements, with future public meetings planned. Public comments also raised concerns about county spending and management. No procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Commissioners Public Hearing - October 1, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAN1sFJWcuU) - Camden County Board of Commissioners