The County Executive will present the Proposed FY2026 Budget Presentation to the Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The proposed budget is currently available online in its entirety. Stay informed of the budget development process by visiting the FY2026 Budget Calendar & Information page
The following sections of the Proposed FY2026 Budget aid in understanding the budget development process and explains the county's various revenue sources and expenditure budget. It also informs the community of capital infrastructure improvements and historical and statistical trends in the county.
The Proposed FY2026 Budget is based on many revenue sources, one of which is a $0.920 real estate tax rate, generating general revenues of $1,735,971,875. Of that revenue, the Schools and the County split in accordance with the revenue sharing agreement. The average residential tax bill based on that tax rate is $5,165. The following infographic shows the services the average tax bill funds by functional areas. Information about the budget is available by sections below.
General Operations, Performance and Innovation accounts for $306 and 5.92% of the average residential tax bill in FY26.
Health, Wellbeing, and Environmental Sustainability accounts for $547 and 10.60% of the average residential tax bill in FY26.
Mobility, Economic Growth and Resiliency accounts for $70 and 1.36% of the average residential tax bill in FY26.
Safe and Secure Community accounts for $1,037 and 20.08% of the average residential tax bill in FY26.
Non-Departmental accounts for $96 and 1.86% of the average residential tax bill in FY26.
Debt Service accounts for $145 and 2.80% of the average residential tax bill in FY26.