Lower Saucon Township Council is set to authorize the advertisement of its preliminary 2027 budget, which includes a 1.75-mill increase in property taxes. The new total tax rate will reach 7.49 mills, with 5.99 mills allocated to the general fund and 1.5 mills to the fire fund. Officials estimate this change will add $152.04 to the annual tax bill for a property with an assessed value of $86,867. The proposed general fund budget totals $11.1 million, driven largely by a 20% rise in medical benefit costs for staff. Township managers advised council members against using reserves to offset the increase, citing the need for prudent financial management.
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