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Garrett County commissioners cut FY2027 property tax rate to $1.00
Summary
The Board of Garrett County Commissioners voted unanimously May 4 to lower the Fiscal Year 2027 property tax rate from $1.02 to $1.00, a two‑cent reduction officials said would provide countywide tax relief.
The Board of Garrett County Commissioners voted unanimously May 4 to lower the county's Fiscal Year 2027 property tax rate from $1.02 to $1.00 per $100 of assessed value.
Chairman Paul C. Edwards opened discussion about the possibility of a reduction and said staff analysis allowed the board to hold an informed conversation about the county's finances. Commissioner Ryan S. Savage said a tax cut would "benefit all residents," expressed confidence in the county's fiscal position and "recommended setting the tax rate at $1.00, representing a 2 cents reduction from the current rate." Commissioner S. Larry Tichnell said he supported a reduction that would benefit all residents and called lowering the rate to $1.00 a fiscally prudent decision.
The board made the change by a motion from Commissioner Savage, seconded by Commissioner Tichnell, and approved unanimously by Chairman Edwards. The meeting record states the board approved reducing the Fiscal Year 2027 Garrett County property tax rate from $1.02 to $1.00.
Why it matters: A two‑cent cut reduces the tax burden for all property owners countywide and will affect revenues available for the FY2027 operating and capital budgets. The board scheduled presentation of the Garrett County Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budget for its next public meeting on May 19, 2026, with final adoption planned for June 1, 2026.
What happened next: The board adjourned at 4:33 p.m. after completing the meeting's business. The decree to lower the rate will be reflected in documents prepared for the upcoming budget hearings and final adoption process.
