Potter County adopts 2026–27 tax rate, officials say average homeowner faces roughly $55.73 increase on $100,000 home

Potter County's Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the FY 2026–27 tax rate at 0.62268 per $100 valuation, with a maintenance and operations rate of 0.58590 and a debt service rate of 0.03678. The record vote came after staff reviewed the order setting the rate and its effect on homeowners.

Brandon, a county staff member discussing the order, said the adopted rate’s practical effect “is about a $55.73 increase on a $100,000 home.” The court held a public hearing on the proposed rate and recorded a 4–0 vote to adopt the rates as presented. County officials said the adoption completes the budget adoption process begun at prior meetings.

County staff provided the supporting documentation attached to the agenda showing the rate calculations and a summary of the budgetary needs the rate is intended to fund. No members of the public spoke during the tax‑rate hearing portion of the meeting. The court did not amend the proposed rates before the final vote.