Pottstown staff proposes $65 million 2026 budget, 0.483‑mill increase to be voted Monday Borough staff on Dec. 3 presented a final 2026 budget of $65 million that reduces a projected deficit to $387,000 and would raise the millage by 0.483 mills (to 15.601) — an estimated 3.19% tax increase, about $48.30 on a $100,000 assessment — with formal approval scheduled for the council meeting Monday.

Pottstown's borough staff is proposing a $65 million budget for 2026, which includes a millage increase that could impact your taxes—are you ready for the changes?

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Pottstown draft 2026 budget shows $416,960 shortfall; mayor highlights tax-exempt property impact Finance staff presented a revised draft budget with a $416,960 deficit and a proposed not-to-exceed millage levy; Mayor Hendrick highlighted the borough's $147 million in tax-exempt assessed value and argued the exemption base shifts a roughly $2.3 million revenue burden onto residents.

Pottstown's 2026 budget is facing a daunting $416,960 shortfall, raising questions about how to balance revenue without burdening taxpayers even further.

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