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Oneida County Legislators Approve $577 Million 2027 Budget With No Property Tax Levy Increase
NYONLINE.COM | LOCAL NEWS | NOVEMBER 13, 2026
UTICA, N.Y. — Some welcome news for Oneida County taxpayers as the Board of Legislators unanimously approved the county's 2027 budget on Thursday, November 12, keeping the property tax levy unchanged.
The $577 million spending plan, introduced by County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr., maintains the countywide property tax levy while reducing the tax rate on full property valuation from $4.21 per $1,000 in 2026 to $3.95 in 2027.
The approved budget includes several major investments:
$27 million for the Water Pollution Plant.
$24 million for the County Road Fund.
$15 million for economic development.
$2 million for future housing initiatives.
The county will also retire nearly $19 million in existing debt while authorizing approximately $17.9 million in new borrowing.
Despite increasing costs for utilities, equipment and government programs, county officials say the budget balances financial responsibility with continued investments in infrastructure, housing and essential services.
What does this mean for taxpayers? Oneida County will not increase the total amount collected through its property tax levy in 2027. However, individual property tax bills may still change based on assessments, equalization rates and other factors.
The approval marks another year of the county holding the line on its overall property tax levy while planning for future growth.
