Adoption of 2027 Tentative Operating and Capital Budgets
Summary
The town's proposed 2027 budget keeps property taxes under the 2% state cap despite 3.7% inflation. For residents, the town's share of the total tax bill stays low — 7.5% outside villages, 4% in villages — while schools and county make up the bulk.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property tax levy of $195.8 million; the town's piece of your tax bill stays under the cap.
All Brookhaven taxpayers, who see stable town taxes and fully funded services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board - Nov 5, 2026
The town's proposed 2027 budget keeps property taxes under the 2% state cap despite 3.7% inflation. For residents, the town's share of the total tax bill stays low — 7.5% outside villages, 4% in villages — while schools and county make up the bulk.
Town Board - Oct 1, 2026
The town board officially adopted the tentative operating and capital budgets for 2027 as the preliminary budget, moving forward with scheduled public hearings in November.
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