Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder presented the FY2026 Recommended Budget to the Board of Commissioners on May 6, 2025, outlining a $435 million General Fund plan shaped by recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and a shifting economic landscape.
The proposal includes a 3.26-cent property tax increase, resulting in an estimated additional $114 annually for a home valued at $350,000. This adjustment is projected to generate $17.1 million in revenue required to achieve a balanced budget.
Key Budget Themes: Recovery, Responsibility, and Stability …