FY26/27 Operating Budget Public Notice
The City of Easley hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 6-1-80 of the S.C. Code of Laws that a public hearing will be held on May 11, 2026, at 7:00pm for the adoption of the City's 26-27 proposed operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and provide input.
This hearing will be held in Courtroom A in the Law Enforcement Center located at 220 Northwest Main Street, Easley, SC 29640.
The proposed budget maintains millage at 74.0 mills. Estimated Millage Equals $0.074 per $1,000 of Assessed Property Value.
Budget 25-26 Proposed Budget 26-27 % Change
GENERAL FUND
Revenues
$24,814,767 $25,790,000 3.78%
Expenditures
$24,814,767 $25,790,000 3.78%
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Revenues
$12,346,252 $12,618,595 2.16%
Expenditures
$12,346,252 $12,618,595 2.16%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Revenues
$992,134 $1,065,672 6.90%
Expenditures
$992,134 $1,065,672 6.90%
DEBT FUND
Revenues
$612,990 $632,000 3.01%
Expenditures
$612,990 $632,000 3.01%
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Revenues
$38,766,143 $40,106,267 3.34%
Expenditures
$38,766,143 $40,106,267 3.34%
The proposed budget includes new fees:
Public Works
Encroachment Permit $30
Stormwater
Accessory Structure Permit $30
Land Disturbance $125 under 1 acre; plus $10 per .1 acres over 1
Finance
Credit Card Cost Recovery 3.25% of charge
Planning & Development
Rezoning increase $200 to $350
Variance increase $100 to $400
Annexation increase $250 to $500
FRD Review increase $1000 to $1500
PD Review new $2000
Accessory Structure $30 (Total $60 w/ SW)
Addition $50
New Residence $75
New Construction $500
Alteration/Change of Use $100
Temporary Use $100
Special Exception $200
Sign $50
Zoning Clearance Application
Resubmittal Fee 3rd time ½ of application fee
Outdoor Café Permit $100
Tree Replacement Fund Canopy Tree (Large Tree) 24" + DBH $50/inch
Tree Replacement Fund Understory Tree (Small Tree) 10-23" DBH $20/inch
April 26 2026
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