Shelby County Budget Passed without Property Tax Increase

Shelby County Commission passes $1.7 billion budget without property tax increase

Resolution overriding Mayor Harris's veto of Commissioner's grant funding passes

The Shelby County Commission passed on Monday night an operating budget of $1.7 billion. One of the items passed, among dozens, was a resolution to override a previous veto made by Mayor Lee Harris.

County Commission passes budget — with no property tax hike

A majority of Shelby County commissioners favored some kind of small property tax hike in the new budget, but ultimately couldn’t get seven votes on how to split up the additional revenue.

Shelby County budget passed without property tax increase

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- While you were asleep, county commissioners worked late into the night, passing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Some good news for homeowners in Shelby County is that there will not be a property tax increase. Commissioners wrapped up just after 11 p.m. as they worked through a 72-item agenda. Mayor Lee Harris' $1.7 billion spending plan ultimately passed. County commissioners to take final vote on mayor’s spendin…

Commission approves $1.7 billion FY2026 budget; no property tax hike

With a week to spare, Shelby County commissioners passed a $1.7 billion fiscal year 2026 budget and set a property tax rate of $2.69 for the upcoming fiscal year during a protracted meeting Monday, June 23. It was the last full meeting before the beginning of the new fiscal year. Both ordinances take effect July […]

Crossville Approves $36.1 Million Budget On Final Reading

Crossville City Council approved an estimated $36.1 million budget on final reading during a special-called meeting Tuesday afternoon. The budget does not feature a tax increase. Some Council Members did express concern that they did not hear more from department heads during the process about each department’s requests. Council Member Mark Fox said he feels like having the department heads make presentations would be helpful. “Maybe something t…