Clearfield County adopts 2026 budget and enacts 2.5‑mill real estate tax increase The Clearfield County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-11 on Dec. 23, 2025, approving the 2026 county budget and setting a real estate tax increase of 2.5 mills. Commissioners described limited adjustments (added PILT revenue, map sales increase, postage reduction) and said the net result reduced the transfer from reserves by $47,500.

Clearfield County has approved a 2.5-mill increase in real estate taxes as part of its 2026 budget, raising concerns for homeowners about their upcoming property tax bills.

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Boyertown Area School District finance committee previews 2026–27 budget; projects near‑balance but flags state funding uncertainty At a November finance committee meeting, district staff said aligning revenues to historical actuals and limited expenditure increases could produce a near‑balanced 2026–27 budget, but stressed the outcome depends on uncertain state 'adequacy' funding and recommended a roughly 2% property tax increase to preserve balance.

The Boyertown Area School District's budget for 2026-27 could be nearly balanced, but looming uncertainties in state funding and a potential property tax hike may change the game.

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