2027 Tax Budget and Property Tax to Sales Tax Swap
Warren County
Summary
Commissioners are exploring cutting the county's ~$25-32 million share of property tax and replacing it with up to a half-cent sales tax increase. Most sales tax is paid by non-residents, so locals could come out ahead — but sales tax is less stable and schools don't benefit. No decision yet; deadline is August 2026.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $25-28 million a year in sales tax could replace roughly $32 million in inside millage — a potential ~$5 million gap the county says it can absorb.
Property owners — especially seniors on fixed incomes — would see county property tax relief of roughly $200-250 on an average $4,000 bill.
Nobody directly yet — but renters and non-property owners would pay slightly more in sales tax, and schools lose nothing but also gain nothing.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Warren County Board of Commissioners — 2026-06-30
The county's 2027 tax budget projects $108 million in general fund revenue, about $5 million less than a straight carryover because the county is dropping $33 million in inside property tax and adding a half-cent sales tax expected to bring in about $28 million. This is just the starting point — real budget decisions come in the fall.
Warren County leaders address property tax concerns
Warren County leaders address property tax concerns WLWT
Warren County Board of Commissioners — 2026-03-24
Commissioners are exploring cutting the county's ~$25-32 million share of property tax and replacing it with up to a half-cent sales tax increase. Most sales tax is paid by non-residents, so locals could come out ahead — but sales tax is less stable and schools don't benefit. No decision yet; deadline is August 2026.
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