2027 Tentative Town Budget and Tax Levy
Summary
The town's 2027 budget is adopted with a 3.9% tax increase, raising about $1,648 in town taxes for the average homeowner. Rising health insurance, retirement, police contract, and road salt costs are driving the increase, and the interim supervisor is pushing the state to tie the tax cap to inflation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 29, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Total appropriations of $132.8 million; tax levy of $59.5 million, up 3.9%; average homeowner pays $1,648.18 in town taxes, about 17 cents more per day.
Residents keep the town's full-service level of services including police, highway, water, sewer, and recreation at what the town calls the lowest responsible cost.
Homeowners and businesses bear a 3.9% property tax increase amid inflation; ratepayers face significant water and sewer upgrade costs over the next 10–15 years.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Town Board - Budget - Regular — November 5, 2026
The town's 2027 budget is adopted with a 3.9% tax increase, raising about $1,648 in town taxes for the average homeowner. Rising health insurance, retirement, police contract, and road salt costs are driving the increase, and the interim supervisor is pushing the state to tie the tax cap to inflation.
Town Board - Special — October 30, 2026
The town's draft 2027 budget — including special districts and the assessment roll — is now the Preliminary Budget and will face a public hearing on November 5. This determines what residents pay in town taxes next year.
Town Board - Regular — October 19, 2026
The town approved a local law to exceed the state property tax cap, accommodating a 3.9% tax levy increase in the preliminary budget for 2027.
North Tonawanda proposing 4.2% tax increase
North Tonawanda proposing 4.2% tax increase WGRZ
Town Board - Regular — September 28, 2026
Interim Supervisor John J. Flynn proposed a 2027 tentative budget featuring a 3.9% tax levy increase, citing inflation, health insurance hikes, and mandatory pension contributions.
Town of Tonawanda proposes 3.9% tax increase in new budget
Town of Tonawanda proposes 3.9% tax increase in new budget Spectrum News
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