Orange County Sales Tax Agreement Extension
Summary
Newburgh's annual share is about $14.7 million, down roughly $500,000 since the census put Middletown ahead. It stays unchanged through 2029 — and councilmembers are already gearing up for the 2030 census count.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $14.7 million a year in revenue — a real hit from losing roughly $500,000 to the census shift.
Every city service funded by sales tax revenue — police, streets, parks.
City taxpayers indirectly, since the census undercount cost the city revenue it won't recover until 2030.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jan 12, 2026
The council was scheduled to extend the sales tax distribution agreement with Orange County, Middletown and Port Jervis for 2026 through 2029 — a deal that shapes how much sales tax revenue flows to Newburgh each year.
City Council - Jan 8, 2026
Newburgh's annual share is about $14.7 million, down roughly $500,000 since the census put Middletown ahead. It stays unchanged through 2029 — and councilmembers are already gearing up for the 2030 census count.
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