North Tonawanda adopts 2027 budget with 4.25% tax increase
Louise Morales
Louise Morales
Reporter · Niagara Falls, NY
A proud native of Niagara Falls, Louise graduated from Niagara University and has dedicated the last four years to reporting on community affairs and local initiatives. She previously worked for the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal and is deeply connected to the neighborhoods she covers.
More from Louise →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM · 1 min read
The North Tonawanda Common Council approved the city’s 2027 budget Tuesday night, one that features a 4.25% tax increase.
The $52 million budget would have residents’ property tax rates rise from $16.94 to $17.33 per $1,000 of assessed value, with a $100,000-assessed property seeing a $39 increase. That comes as the city looks to fill a $1.55 million budget gap and absorb $3.7 million in cost increases such as employee wages, retirement costs, and debt service.
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