FY 26/27 Adopted Budget
Posted on 05/22/2026
📢 Town Council Adopts FY 2026–2027 Budget
At its June 8 meeting, the Fletcher Town Council adopted the Town’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget.
The adopted budget totals $10,553,424 in revenues and expenditures and continues the Town’s commitment to providing high-quality services while addressing the needs of our growing community.
💰 Property Tax Rate
The adopted property tax rate is $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation, an increase of 2 cents from the previous year’s rate of $0.28.
Of this increase, 1.5 cents is dedicated to funding contracted fire protection services provided by Fletcher Fire & Rescue (FF&R), helping address critical infrastructure, equipment, and staffing needs. The remaining 0.5 cent was added during the budget adoption process after updated sales tax revenue projections indicated the Town would receive less sales tax revenue than originally anticipated.
🚒 Investing in Public Safety
A significant focus of this year’s budget is continued support for Fletcher Fire & Rescue, 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 operations
• Maintaining a strong fire safety rating that helps protect residents and businesses through lower insurance costs
🏘️ Meeting the Needs of a Growing Community
As Fletcher continues to grow, demand for Town services continues to increase. The FY 2026–2027 budget supports services that residents rely on every day, including:
• Solid waste collection
• Police services
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Planning and development services
While growth in revenues has helped address some of these increasing demands, Town staff also identified operating budget reductions in several areas to help preserve core services and minimize the impact on taxpayers.
👥 Supporting Town Operations
The budget includes funding to convert a part-time Planning & Zoning position into a full-time position to better manage increasing development activity, code enforcement responsibilities, and stormwater program requirements.
The budget also includes a cost-of-living adjustment and continued implementation of the Town’s merit pay system for eligible employees.
🏗️ Capital Improvements
The FY 2026–2027 budget includes funding for a variety of capital improvement projects and equipment needs that will help maintain and enhance Town facilities, infrastructure, and services.
Town Council appreciates the input received throughout the budget process and remains committed to providing responsible stewardship of public resources while maintaining the high level of service our residents expect.