Mecklenburg County to vote on new budget

Mecklenburg County leaders adopt $2.5B FY26 operating budget with property tax hike

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Mecklenburg County leaders adopted the FY26 budget ordinance Tuesday night, establishing an operating budget of $2.5 billion. The budget includes $65 million in new funding for programs that align with the Board's priorities, like economic development and education. Among the many services and programs receiving funding, here's some key takeaways: Impact on taxpayers The budget sets a property tax rat…

Mecklenburg County to vote on new budget

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on their $2.5 billion budget Tuesday evening.

Taxes: County, town set budgets for FY2026

June 4. By Dave Yochum. The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $2.5 billion operating budget, with a property tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Along with the Town of Cornelius budget of $39.4 million, it means the total property tax on a $500,000 home in Corneliuswould be $3,328.50. Highlights […]

Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve $2.5 billion budget for 2026 fiscal year - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to adopt Mecklenburg County’s $2.5 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. That’s less than a 2-percent increase over the current budget. The new budget is aimed at funding economic development, education, workforce development and more. The budget takes effect July 1, 2025.