FY 2027 budget and projected FY 2028 structural gap
Hagerstown
Summary
The FY27 budget is balanced without a tax increase, but projections show an $8.5 million revenue gap for FY28 if nothing changes. Staff is developing structural revenue-growth strategies rather than relying on cuts or tax hikes.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
FY27 general fund CIP is $13.3 million with $2.9 million in transfers; a $8.5M FY28 gap looms.
Residents get a balanced budget with no tax increase and continued services.
If unaddressed, the FY28 gap could eventually force tax increases or service cuts.
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