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Baltimore officials outline $2.6 billion FY26 general fund and targeted fees plan to close $85M gap
Summary
City budget director presented a FY26 preliminary revenue forecast centered on property and income taxes and a $26.6 million package of targeted fee and fine changes that city leaders say are intended to avoid broad-based tax increases.
The Baltimore City Budget and Appropriations Committee heard on a preliminary revenue forecast Tuesday showing a $2.6 billion fiscal 2026 general fund and a proposed $26.6 million package of targeted fee and fine changes to help close an $85 million budget gap.
Laura Larson, city budget director, told the committee the FY26 preliminary budget “reflects a $2,600,000,000 general fund budget,” with property tax making up about 46% of the total and income tax just over 19%.
The administration proposed roughly $26.6 million in new or adjusted local fees and fines rather than broad-based tax increases, Larson said. The package includes a landfill tipping fee increase to $135 per ton, a 20% increase in EMS transport fees, changes to parking- and…
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