North Huntingdon officials unanimously approved a $15.8 million budget for 2026 that will raise the township’s property taxes by 30%.
The 3.5-mill tax hike is split into two parts: 1.5 mills for the general fund and 2 mills for the capital reserve fund for roads and stormwater management projects.
For those whose residential property has an average assessed value of $24,000, the increase will be about $74, according to Township Manager Harry Faulk.
The general fund tax levy is proposed to rise from 9.23 mills to 10.73 mills, raising an additional $550,000. The increase from 1 mill to 3 mills in taxes for the capital reserve fund will generate about $800,000.
Township supervisors will also advertise an ordinance which would eliminate the per-capita tax, which brought in about $65,000 this year.
In addition, supervisors voted unanimously to appoint Lt. Jay McCurdy as acting police chief. McCurdy takes the place of Chief Robert Rizzo, who will retire at the end of the month.
The supervisors meet next for a reorganization meeting, 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at the township offices, 11279 Center Highway in North Huntingdon.