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Guilford County manager unveils $935.5 million FY2027 recommended budget, proposes 61.9¢ tax rate

Guilford County Board of Commissioners · May 8, 2026
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Summary

County Manager presented a $935,455,000 FY2027 recommended general fund budget and proposed a property tax rate of 61.9¢ per $100, prioritizing education, homelessness services, technology modernization and a five‑year capital plan; public hearing is scheduled for June 4 and adoption for June 18.

County Manager presented the Guilford County FY2027 Manager’s Recommended Budget on May 7, proposing a $935,455,000 general fund and a property tax rate of 61.9¢ per $100 of assessed valuation.

The manager said the recommendation reflects a mix of maintaining mandated services and targeted investments, including increased support for K–12 education, $1 million for street outreach and emergency sheltering for people experiencing homelessness, funding to phase classified‑staff pay increases for Guilford County Schools, and $3 million annually for an enterprise resource program. "This recommended budget is about ensuring…

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