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Montgomery County board raises real-estate levy, adopts $285.7 million FY2026–27 budget in 5–2 votes
Summary
After debate over resident hardship and staff pay, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors voted 5–2 to raise the real estate tax levy from $0.76 to $0.81 per $100 of assessed value and approved a $285,739,377 fiscal year 2026–27 budget.
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the real estate property tax levy from $0.76 to $0.81 per $100 of assessed value and adopted a $285,739,377 fiscal year 2026–27 budget following debate at its April 20, 2026 meeting.
Supervisor John King argued against the increase, saying residents are "struggling" and that the county should avoid hiring new staff or raising taxes while the local economy remains weak. "I just do not feel this is the time to raise taxes," King said, urging the board to "give the citizens time to catch up with the economy." King voted no on both measures.
Several other supervisors defended the advertised increases as…
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