York County’s Board of Supervisors approved a $291.6 million budget on Wednesday for fiscal year 2026. The budget includes the first real estate tax increase in nine years, raising the rate by 4 cents from 74 cents to 78 cents per $100 in assessed value. The personal property tax rate will increase by 20 cents to $4 per $100 in value. Officials stated the increases were necessary to support essential services amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, citing inflation and minimal revenue growth. The budget passed by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Wayne Drewery dissenting. The budget also includes increases in solid waste and planning fees, a decrease in social services funding, adds five deputy positions, increases school funding, decreases sheriff’s office overtime, and provides employee compensation raises.
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