2025 Broome County Budget Approved by Legislature

Sixth-Straight Tax Rate Cut, Major Infrastructure Upgrades, and Investments in Economic Development, Housing, and Public Safety

(BROOME COUNTY, NY) - Broome County residents will see their taxes go down for a sixth consecutive year in 2025, following the approval of the 2025 County Budget Thursday evening. Alongside the property tax rate reduction, the budget includes significant workforce investments, substantial infrastructure upgrades, and expanded support for economic development, housing, and public safety.

The 2025 budget reduces the property tax rate by 0.3%, marking a 24% total reduction since 2018, despite inflation increasing over 25% in that period. This year's budget also allocates $3.9 million to upgrade 271 positions, supporting a fair and competitive wage structure for county employees. In addition to workforce investments, the 2025 budget allocates $5 million to a new Economic Development and Housing Fund, which aims to bolster housing projects and encourage long-term growth across the county.

Further highlights of the approved 2025 budget include:

• Public Safety Enhancements: An additional $2 million has been allocated to support law enforcement, including new emergency response vehicles to ensure prompt and effective emergency services
• Continued Veteran Support: Programs dedicated to local veterans will continue to receive essential funding to support their wellbeing and community engagement
• Small Community Fund: $500,000 allocated for supporting community projects, enhancing public safety, infrastructure, and recreational spaces across the county

Looking ahead, the 2025 budget underscores Broome County's ongoing commitment to economic resilience, infrastructure development, and fiscal responsibility, while addressing immediate challenges and investing in future opportunities.