Event Brief
Fredericksburg budget adds tax and utility hikes
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
Summary: Council approved first-read FY2027 budget with higher real estate taxes and 8% water/sewer rate increases.
WHO: Fredericksburg City Council
WHAT: First-read approval of the FY2027 budget including a 4-cent real estate tax increase and an 8% water/sewer rate hike plus tiered pricing.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
WHERE: Fredericksburg, VA
WHY: The City Council advanced the FY2027 budget, setting rates and pricing for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 fiscal year.
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