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Fairfax County Approves FY 2027 Budget, Tax Rate Cut
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopts FY 2027 budget, lowering real estate tax rate amid rising costs.
WHO: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
WHAT: Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, lowering the real estate tax rate while costs rise
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM ET
WHERE: Fairfax County, VA
WHY: After months of deliberation and public hearings, the Board adopted the FY 2027 budget to set the county’s financial course despite rising costs and taxpayer impact.
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