Montgomery County proposes no property tax hike in 2027 budget

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Montgomery County will not raise property taxes in 2027 despite inflation and decreases in state and federal funding, per its 2027 budget proposal unveiled this week. Jamila Winder, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, said the board was determined not to pass on the county’s increased costs to residents. “Our residents are feeling the squeeze everywhere. Whether it s at the pump, whether it s at the grocery store, people trying to stay in … the homes that they love,” she said at Tuesday’s board meeting. “So we know that inflation is impacting families in a real way, not only in Montgomery County but across the country, and they re tightening their belts. It s only fair for us as county government to do the same.” Bryan Wilkinson, the county’s chief financial officer, said officials identified savings to close a $35 million budget gap without reso