Where Does Buncombe's $484M Budget Go? Top Priorities Revealed

Buncombe County -- June 3, 2026: Buncombe County commissioners have officially approved a $484.4 million budget for fiscal year 2027, prioritizing heavy investments in education, public safety, and long-term disaster resilience.To fund the expansion of core county services and recovery efforts, the Board of Commissioners approved a property tax rate of 43.20 cents per $100 of assessed value. While this rate is slightly lower than the county manager's initial proposal of 43.52 cents, it represent