At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026. The adopted $55.5-million balanced budget reflects a 3.2 percent increase over the current year’s budget to manage inflationary pressures. It also:
* Maintains the property tax rate at 19.5 cents per $100 of assessed value.
* Addresses operating cost increases, mainly through tax revenue increases related to the assessed value of new construction.
* Funds compensation increases for eligible employees.
* Eliminates one part-time position.
* Budgets $200,000 for future Annex property needs.
Although the property tax rate remains unchanged, annual property tax bills will rise by an average of $155 due to increased property assessments. Water and sewer rates will also increase by 7.25 percent.
The budget vote concludes a months-long process involving several Council work sessions and public hearings. This is the 13th consecutive year there was either no change or a reduction in Vienna’s property tax rate.
The FY26 Town budget takes effect July 1, 2025. The adopted budget will be posted online at www.viennava.gov/budget