Allentown mayor’s 2026 budget proposal calls for 1st tax hike in 7 years

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — City residents could be paying a bit more next year on their property taxes.

Mayor Matt Tuerk on Thursday morning presented his 2026 budget, which includes a 3.96% property-tax increase — the first rate hike in seven years.

That increase will raise an additional $1.5 million, according to Finance Director Bina Patel…

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