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Germantown projects modest 2026 budget increase; public hearing set for Nov. 17
Summary
Village staff presented a proposed 2026 general fund budget of about $22.84 million, discussed tax-rate implications and major capital projects, and set a Nov. 17 public hearing for adoption.
Finance staff summarized changes to the proposed 2026 budget after committee reviews. The draft general fund budget is roughly $22,840,000, up about 3.5% from the adopted 2025 budget. Staff estimated the village portion of the tax rate will be approximately $4.54 per $1,000 of assessed value, which the presenter said would raise the average homeowner’s village tax bill by about $25 in December 2025.
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