EMMAUS, Pa. – Emmaus Borough Council advanced a proposed 2026 budget which raises property taxes for the second consecutive year Monday night at borough hall.
The spending plan, approved on first reading, calls for an increase to 10.6456 mills, up from 10.4455 mills. This translates to a 1.92% increase. A $200,000 assessed property’s tax bill would increase an additional $40 per year under the proposed budget.
The budget offers also water and meter rate increases. Based on an average household of four’s average flow rate and then combined with the property tax increase, this produces an annual $92.36 or 2.72% increase…