FY 26/27 Proposed Budget

Posted on 05/22/2026

📢 FY 2026–2027 Proposed Budget Information

The Town of Fletcher’s proposed FY 2026–2027 budget has been presented by the Town Manager and is now available for public review.

📅 A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held during the Town Council meeting on Monday, June 8, at 6:00 p.m. prior to budget adoption.

Attached to this post are:
• Budget Message
• FY 2026–2027 Proposed Budget – Expenditures
• FY 2026–2027 Proposed Budget – Revenues

📊 Budget Overview

The proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget totals $10,553,424 in revenues and expenditures, reflecting a moderate increase from the prior year budget of $9,995,316.

The recommended property tax rate is $0.295 per $100 of assessed valuation, a 1.5-cent increase from the current rate of $0.28. Revenue generated from this increase is proposed to be dedicated entirely to contracted fire protection services.

🚒 Public Safety & Fire Protection

Maintaining high-quality public safety services remains a top priority for the Town. Fletcher Fire & Rescue (FF&R) plays a critical role in protecting our community, and this budget addresses several important needs, including:

• Rebuilding the Naples Fire Station following damage from Hurricane Helene
• Improvements to the Hoopers Creek Fire Station
• Equipment and staffing enhancements to support emergency response needs
• Continued efforts to maintain a strong fire safety rating that can positively impact property insurance costs for residents

🏘️ Supporting a Growing Community

As Fletcher continues to grow, demand for Town services continues to increase, particularly in:

• Solid waste collection
• Police services
• Park facilities and recreation

While projected revenue growth helps address some of these demands, Town staff also identified operating budget reductions to minimize additional tax impacts while preserving core services.

👥 Personnel & Operations

The proposed budget also addresses staffing needs created by community growth, including a recommendation to convert a part-time Planning & Zoning position into a full-time role to support:

• Development review and permitting
• Code enforcement
• Oversight of the Town’s NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program and water quality efforts

The personnel budget also includes a cost-of-living adjustment and continued implementation of the Town’s merit pay system for eligible employees.

🏗️ Capital Improvements

The proposed budget includes multiple capital expenditures, with some funded through departmental operating budgets and others through the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Additional details on recommended capital projects are included in the budget documents.