FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget & Proposed Tax Increase
Summary
The council debated whether to approve a property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, with members expressing a preference for finding cuts rather than raising taxes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affects all property owners in Lehi City and determines funding levels for municipal services and employee compensation.
Property owners and residents who prefer stable tax rates without increases.
City employees whose merit increases or department requests might be scaled back due to funding constraints.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Residents share opinions about Lehi’s proposed tax increase
Nichole Coombs | Lehi Free Press During the first public hearing on a proposed tax increase, several citizens spoke out against it, calling it “excessive.” If approved, the average impact for a Lehi homeowner would be $35.52 per year, or about $3...
City Council (Regular Meeting) - May 12, 2026
The city is proposing a tax hike to pay for more police, fire, and park staff. Residents are worried about the cost of living.
City Council Work Session - May 11, 2026
The council debated whether to approve a property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, with members expressing a preference for finding cuts rather than raising taxes.
Lehi mayor proposes tentative budget with tax increase
Nichole Coombs | Lehi Free Press Mayor Paul Binns opened Lehi City’s budget season with a proposed tax hike.Building on this proposal, the tentative budget plans to increase revenue by $1,729,474. This will be achieved through increased property...
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
The city council reviewed the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a proposed property tax rate increase to fund public safety and park staff.
Saratoga Springs to ask for property tax increase to address public safety budget shortfall
Sally Francom | Lehi Free Press Saratoga Springs leaders are proposing a property tax increase to confront a budget shortfall in public safety funding and have begun the state’s Truth in Taxation process to seek resident approval. The Saratoga...
City Council - Jun 10, 2025
The council adopted a certified property tax rate of 0.001163, representing a 5.9% decrease that accounts for rising overall property values across the city.
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