Howard County executive proposes $2.3 billion FY26 budget, no tax increases

Howard County executive proposes $2.3 billion FY26 budget, no tax increases

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on April 21 unveiled his $2.3 billion Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) operating budget. The proposal is a balanced spending plan that prioritizes Howard County’s shared values while navigating emerging fiscal challenges. The General Fund budget totals $1.63 billion, a 1.6 percent decrease from FY25, due primarily to fewer one-time resources and a more uncertain economic outlook. Despite these constraints, the budget m…