Fani-González Proposes No Property Tax Rate Increase in FY27

Council President Natali Fani-González has announced a budget approach for FY27 that would eliminate the 6.3-cent per $100 assessed value property tax rate increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich. The plan also slows government spending growth from 5.7% to 3.3% and calls for at least a 2% general wage adjustment for all county employees. The County Council is expected to make final budget decisions at the end of May 2026.