Village of Homer Holding Public Hearing and Vote For 2026-2027 Budget Tomorrow

Prior to the start of the Village of Homer’s Board of Trustees meeting, a public hearing will be held in regards to the draft 2026-2027 village budget. The board is expected to vote on approving the budget during their meeting at the Homer Town Hall tomorrow, January 27 The public hearing will begin at 6pm.

For the 2026-2027 budget, the village faces a budget hit in the amount around $512,000. This hit is in part due to the new sales tax agreement with the county, loss of funding from the Town of Cortlandville for the Recreation Department (Cortlandville also had to make cuts with their sales tax revenue shortfall), and increases in expenditures, particularly insurance, totaling $376,300.

The proposed budget for the Village of Homer for the 2026/2027 fiscal year is $3.9 million dollars, a 1.82% decrease.With the increases in expenses and lost sales tax revenues, village residents will see under the draft budget, an 8% increase in property taxes.

Details on the 2026-2027 budget may be found online at VillageofHomerNY.gov.