FY 2027 tax levy and budget
Summary
Taxes would rise 1.87%, well under the 4% cap. Average owner-occupied homes pay ~$125 more; second homes ~$200 more. Some councilors think non-resident owners should pay more toward infrastructure; others say don't raise anything in this economy.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Average owner-occupied bill rises about $125 to $6,589; non-owner-occupied rises about $200 to $10,498.
Owner-occupied homeowners get a modest, below-cap increase; the whole city benefits from a balanced budget.
Second-home and non-owner-occupied property owners face higher bills; some councilors argue year-round residents instead bear rising utility rates.
Mentions & discussions (8)
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Newport City Council (Regular) - May 27, 2026
The budget raises the levy 3.95% (~$1.8M more) to fund the schools' 4% increase and road/sidewalk repairs, but full-time homeowners' mill rate stays flat at $7.177 via a 25% homestead exemption — average owner-occupants will pay about $99 less. One resident urged the council to tax more to lift the city out of 'constant poverty.'
Newport City Council (Special) - May 19, 2026
The proposed budget raises the tax levy 1.87% — with owner-occupied homes at $7.30 per thousand, non-owner-occupied at $8.97, and commercial at $10.95. A late amendment raises the levy to the full 4% allowed by law while keeping full-time homeowners' rate flat by boosting the residential exemption to about 25.5%.
Newport City Council Meeting FY2027 Budget Hearing - May 6, 2026
The proposed budget halves school capital funding, cuts road improvements from $3M to $1M, and zeroes out Bellevue Avenue and seawall repairs. Residents are worried the city is falling behind on maintenance.
Newport City Council Budget Workshop- Resiliency & Sustainability - Apr 9, 2026
Public Services is asking for two entry-level laborers to cover Cliff Walk upkeep and the aggressive street litter program that collected 19 tons of litter last year, plus more salt money after a harsh winter.
Newport City Council (Regular) - Apr 8, 2026
The proposed budget is now public, with a May 6 hearing — resident Pete Rice used citizen input to flag $900,000 in projected revenue from a single red-light camera and to press again on tolling.
Newport City Council Workshop- Budget Overview - Apr 7, 2026
Taxes would rise 1.87%, well under the 4% cap. Average owner-occupied homes pay ~$125 more; second homes ~$200 more. Some councilors think non-resident owners should pay more toward infrastructure; others say don't raise anything in this economy.
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