- Monroe County Council approved a new 2.205% income tax rate on September 8, 2026.
- The juvenile-services allocation rises to 0.095%, while correctional facilities stays at 0.17%.
- A $50,000 taxpayer will pay $32.50 more per year when the rate takes effect January 1, 2027.
Monroe County Council unanimously approved an increase in the local income tax rate on September 8, 2026, raising it from 2.14% to 2.205% on January 1, 2027.
The change follows the council’s approval of Council Ordinance 2026-26. The higher rate will apply at the start of next year.
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The special-purpose allocation will fund juvenile services. Its rate increases from 0.03% to 0.095%, while the correctional facilities rate stays at 0.17%.
The remaining tax components do not change. The vote therefore adds funding through one part of the county’s tax structure rather than increasing every allocation.
The total increase is 0.065 percentage points. That equals 65 cents for every $1,000 of income subject to the county tax.
A taxpayer with $50,000 of such income would pay an additional $32.50 a year under the new rate. The calculation concerns income subject to the county tax.
Before the correctional LIT existed, the total local rate stood at 2.035%. The 2027 total will be 0.17 percentage points above that pre-jail-LIT rate.
The new total combines six county tax components
The council’s breakdown shows where the 2.205% total comes from:
| Component | Rate in 2027 |
|---|---|
| Certified Shares | 0.9482% |
| Public Safety | 0.25% |
| Economic Development | 0.69% |
| Special Purpose | 0.095% |
| Correctional or Rehabilitation Facilities | 0.17% |
| Emergency Medical Service | 0.00% |
| Staff Expenses for State Judicial System | 0.00% |
| Total Tax Rate | 2.205% |
The special-purpose allocation is the only component that changes in the approved schedule. It rises by 0.065 percentage points, while the correctional facilities allocation remains at 0.17%.
The new total takes effect January 1, 2027, under Council Ordinance 2026-26. The unanimous vote was held Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional or CPA about your specific situation.
