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Surry County board adopts FY2026-27 tax rates, keeps real-estate rate at 71¢
Summary
The Surry County Board of Supervisors voted April 2 to adopt tax rates for FY2026-27 that keep the real estate rate at 71¢ per $100 of assessed value and personal property at $3.75. Board members said maintaining services and meeting rising costs drove the decision.
The Surry County Board of Supervisors voted April 2 to adopt tax rates for budget planning purposes that keep the real estate tax rate at 71¢ per $100 of assessed value and set the personal property tax at $3.75 per $100.
Dr. Elliott moved to adopt the rates and Supervisor Drew seconded; the board took a roll-call voice vote and the motion passed. During discussion Dr. Elliott said the board must balance resident concerns with ongoing service needs, adding, "It takes money to run this county." County Administrator Miss Rollins explained the advertised proposal and the revenue drivers behind the recommendation, noting that "1¢ on your tax rate is $380,000 roughly." The board also confirmed a personal property tax relief percentage used in planning (stated in the record as 33%).
Board members cited rising costs for public safety, schools and social services as reasons to maintain the rate. Dr. Elliott and Vice Chair Hardy emphasized the board's prior rebate action and steps to preserve core services while seeking revenue diversification. The resolution was approved for FY2026-27 budget planning and will inform the May 7 adoption timeline.
Action taken: the motion to adopt the advertised tax rates (real estate 71¢; personal property $3.75) was moved by Dr. Elliott and seconded by Supervisor Drew and approved.
Provenance: topicintro: SEG 504; topfinish: SEG 731
