2026 Municipal Budget Introduction
Summary
Council adopted a 2026 budget raising municipal taxes about 13% — roughly $300-400 a year for the average homeowner. Council blames a $3 million health insurance jump and $1 million in snow removal; critics say the township overstates expenses and understates revenue by millions.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $300-$400 more per year for the average taxpayer; total budget of roughly $90 million.
The township's ability to maintain police, public works and recreation services that residents praised.
Seniors and fixed-income residents testified they're being taxed out of homes they've owned for decades.
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Gloucester Township Council — May 27, 2026
Council adopted a 2026 budget raising municipal taxes about 13% — roughly $300-400 a year for the average homeowner. Council blames a $3 million health insurance jump and $1 million in snow removal; critics say the township overstates expenses and understates revenue by millions.
Gloucester Township Council — April 13, 2026
The 2026 township budget is now on the table. You can inspect it starting April 14 at the Clerk's office or online, and the public hearing where taxpayers can speak is May 11 at 7 p.m. — that's your chance to weigh in before it's finalized.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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