UPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves FY 2026 Budget

UPDATED – 06/17/25 – The Sussex County Council has approved a proposed $285.1-million FY 2026 budget – the new fiscal year begins on July 1st. After reassessment, Sussex County has a new property tax rate of 2.14 cents per $100 of assessed value – lowered from 44.5 cents. This compensates for higher property valuations and keeps…

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Sussex County Council will Receive Proposed FY 2026 Budget Tuesday

The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning – this week’s meeting will include the budget presentation for FY 2026. The County Administrator and Finance Director will present the proposed budget to the Council, which will include the proposed property tax rate post reassessment. There will also be discussion on establishing water and sewer rates and…

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Giordano Unveils Proposed FY 2026 Wicomico County Budget with Tax Relief

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has unveiled her proposed FY 2026 budget – which features over a $3-million reduction in property tax rates. The proposed tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of assessed value is down from last year’s rate of $0.84. This would bring tax relief to Wicomico County residents and businesses. The proposed…

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