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Lehigh County Adopts 2027 Budget with Nearly 17% Property Tax Increase

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What happened

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The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 county budget on October 14, 2026, which includes a nearly 17% tax increase for property owners. The final millage rate increased from 3.78 to 4.41, a reduction from the 4.45 rate originally proposed. The Board approved 11 amendments, resulting in approximately $1.4 million in budget reductions.

From wfmz.com

Why it matters

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The adoption of the budget establishes the county's financial priorities for 2027, requiring a substantial increase in property taxes. The amendments included cuts to several proposed positions and the elimination of a $500,000 clean election grant initiative.

From wfmz.com

Who's involved

  • Joshua SiegelCounty Executive whose original spending plan was subject to amendments
  • Lehigh CountyCounty that adopted the 2027 budget and implemented the tax increase

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LansdaleSpeculative

    Property owners in Lansdale might face increased housing costs due to the county's 17% tax increase.

  • AllentownSpeculative

    The local economy of Allentown could see changes in demand related to the county's tax increase and budget shifts.

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