North Beach’s FY2027 Budget Takes Effect With No Rate Increase

North Beach’s FY2027 budget is now in effect, keeping the town’s listed water and sewer usage rates unchanged while setting a lower property-tax rate and authorizing nearly $1.9 million in capital projects.

The budget was adopted in June 2026, became effective June 23, 2026, and applies to the fiscal year that began July 1. The adopted budget ordinance covers North Beach’s General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Capital Improvement Plan.

Utility rates remain unchanged

For residents and businesses, one of the clearest near-term effects is on listed usage charges for water and sewer service. The town’s FY2027 adopted fee schedule keeps those usage rates at the FY2026 levels. That does not rule out every possible charge associated with utility service, but the listed water and sewer usage rates do not increase under the adopted schedule.

The town also adopted a FY2027 property-tax rate of $0.4859 per $100 of assessed value, down from $0.5016 in FY2026. The rate change does not determine each property owner’s final bill by itself. Individual bills also depend on the assessed value of the property.

Three operating funds support town services

The adopted budget provides approximately $4.73 million for the General Fund, $613,571 for the Water Fund and $1.21 million for the Sewer Fund, according to the town’s Adopted Annual Budget FY2027.

The General Fund supports the town’s broader municipal operations and public services. The separate Water and Sewer Funds account for utility-related operations, maintenance and capital needs. Keeping those funds distinct allows residents and businesses to see how utility revenues and expenses are budgeted apart from general municipal spending.

Capital plan focuses on roads, drainage and public works

The FY2027 capital program totals $1,899,940 in budgeted projects. Major categories include road repaving, water-service saddle replacements, boardwalk railing work, stormwater-related infrastructure and replacement of a public-works truck.

Those projects address several issues residents encounter directly: street conditions, water-system reliability, drainage, the condition of public waterfront facilities and the town’s ability to maintain infrastructure with suitable equipment. The budget authorizes and plans for the spending, but it does not establish that every project has started, reached construction or been completed.

Debt reduction and grants are part of the plan

The town’s budget materials also include debt-reduction elements and efforts to pursue grants for infrastructure needs. Southern Maryland Chronicle’s report on the budget described debt-payoff discussions and grant efforts alongside the town’s planned capital work.

For taxpayers, the practical question is how those choices affect future operating flexibility. Reducing debt can lower scheduled obligations over time, while outside grants could help the town complete projects without relying entirely on local revenue. The timing and final cost of any project still depend on future procurement, grants, engineering and construction decisions.

North Beach’s FY2027 budget gives residents a clear starting point for the new fiscal year: listed water and sewer usage rates are steady, the property-tax rate is lower than last year’s rate, and spending is directed toward roads, utilities, drainage, the boardwalk and public-works equipment.

Sources

• Town of North Beach FY2027 Adopted Budget Ordinance 26-01
• Southern Maryland Chronicle budget report