2026 Budget Information
The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors approved the amended 2026 Budget at its February 9, 2026, public meeting, scaling back the previously discussed real estate millage increase while continuing to prepare for the Township’s long-term fiscal needs and public safety priorities.
The amended budget includes a 1 mill real estate tax increase, bringing the total Township millage rate to 3.94 mills in 2026. The increase is expected to generate approximately $2.17 million in additional revenue. These funds will be distributed across the General Fund, Fire Protection Fund, and Capital Reserves Fund to provide for long-term operational and capital needs while positioning the Township to address fire staffing decisions following completion of an independent Fire Services study.
“The Board worked diligently to scale back the originally discussed tax increase while still ensuring Montgomery Township remains financially stable and prepared to meet evolving public safety and infrastructure needs,” said Board Chair Tanya Bamford. “This amended budget reflects a measured and responsible approach — protecting essential services, strengthening capital reserves, and establishing a dedicated revenue stream for the fire fund while allowing the Board to make better informed decisions about staffing needs following the completion of the Fire Services study.”
Additionally, Ordinance 26-357 establishing a Fire Tax was adopted to support the operations of the Montgomery Township Fire Department. The Fire Tax creates a dedicated 1 mill fire levy,
consisting of 0.44 mills newly authorized by the ordinance combined with the existing 0.56 mill internal allocation, which will now appear as a separate line item on tax bills.
“We are now looking at a total of a 1 mill increase, with .44 going to the fire fund,” said Township Manager Carolyn McCreary. “This establishes a secure revenue stream and provides the financial framework necessary to support operational needs as the Board evaluates next steps following the Fire Services study.”
Total budgeted expenditures for 2026 are $34,640,400, with $2,658,000 allocated to the Department of Fire Services. This funding supports continued emergency service delivery by both career staff and volunteer members while maintaining flexibility pending further Board review.
The Township’s General Fund, which supports Police Department protection, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning, administrative operations, and other core municipal services, accounts for approximately $17,550,700 of total budgeted expenditures.
The Board of Supervisors emphasized that the amended budget represents an initial step in a longer-term financial strategy. Future budget discussions will continue to evaluate revenue needs, staffing levels, capital planning, and service demands to ensure Montgomery Township remains fiscally stable while meeting the safety and service expectations of taxpayers.
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Budget Breakdown
2026 Real Estate Tax Revenue Allocation (in Dollars)
2026 Budget in Detail: Total Expenditures by Fund
2026 Budget Summary: Total Expenditures by Fund Type
Keeping Our Township Running: 2026 Budgeted General Fund Expenditures
View the Adopted Budget