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Monroe County council reviews 2026 levy estimates as circuit-breaker losses jump
Summary
Councilors reviewed Department of Local Government Finance estimates showing large increases in property tax circuit-breaker credits and discussed next steps for taxing units and public outreach ahead of the 2026 budget cycle.
Monroe County Council members spent a sizable portion of Tuesday’s meeting reviewing draft 2026 levy limits and the increased effect of the state’s property-tax circuit-breaker credits, which local officials said will sharply reduce taxable revenue for taxing units even as it lowers bills for many homeowners. The council reviewed Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) estimates that show a marked increase in projected circuit-breaker credits; Councilor Hawke said the county’s estimated circuit-breaker loss is about $1,757,600 and that the city’s estimate is about $1,589,700. “This is a gigantic change,” Hawke said during the meeting. The auditor and treasurer told the council the DLGF numbers are preliminary and likely…
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