Clinton Co. in full compliance with 2026 state property tax cap

PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County has adopted its 2026 Operating Budget, marking another year of full compliance with the New York State property tax cap. Despite inflation, rising operational costs, and shifting state and federal mandates, the County successfully delivered a balanced budget without requiring a tax cap override.

Legislature Chairman Mark Henry (Chazy, Area 3-R) said remaining under the cap demonstrates Clinton County’s long-standing commitment to responsible governance. “Compliance with the tax cap is not accidental — it’s the product of consistent, conservative budgeting and a strong partnership between the Legislature and our department heads,” said Henry. “In an environment where costs are rising and mandates continue to grow, remaining under the tax cap demonstrates our accountability to the taxpayer and our determination to maintain stability without sacrificing essential services.”

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