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Harrisburg's proposed 2027 budget calls for a 12% property tax increase and 4.25% higher trash bills
Harrisburg proposes spending $110 million in 2027, down from $127 million
Source: WHP Harrisburg
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2026 spending | $127 million |
| 2027 proposed | $110 million |
If you own property in Harrisburg, this one's for you. The mayor's proposed 2027 budget calls for a 12% property tax increase and a 4.25% increase in trash bills, which officials say would prevent layoffs and major cuts to services. It would be the city's first property tax increase in years. Overall, the city proposes spending $110 million, down from $127 million in 2026.
Business administrator Antonio Megna pointed to the end of ARPA money. The plan also moves $1.9 million from a South Harrisburg pool project and uses $1.5 million in interest earned on federal relief funds.
“I think the 12% increase is something that I won't be voting in favor of.”
Lamont Jones, council vice president and finance committee chairman
- Final vote: scheduled for December
- Street Light Fund: $2 million from the tax increase
- Street light repairs: promised within a week, Megna said
Council budget hearings run Nov. 16, 17, 23 and 24
Harrisburg City Council's 2027 budget hearings
November 2026
- Budget hearing
A final vote is scheduled in December.
Source: WHP Harrisburg
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| Days | |
|---|---|
| Budget hearing | Nov. 16–17 and 23–24 |
