Cleveland Council Considers Tax Levies for 2027 Fiscal Year
Cleveland City Council is reviewing an emergency resolution, File No. 1030-2026, to set tax rates for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year. This measure follows the city's adoption of a Tax Budget on June 1, 2026, and seeks to officially accept the specific tax amounts and rates determined by the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Griffin, authorizes the city to levy property taxes at the rates estimated by the County Fiscal Officer. These rates are categorized by whether they fall inside or outside the 10-mill tax limitation. According to the 1030-2026-Tax Rate Resolution, the proposed tax rates are distributed as follows:
| Fund | Inside 10-Mill Limitation | Outside 10-Mill Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL FUND | 7.75 | |
| GENERAL BOND RETIREMENT FUND | 4.35 | |
| POLICE PENSION FUND | 0.30 | |
| FIRE PENSION FUND | 0.05 | 0.25 |
The resolution is designated as an emergency measure to support the "usual daily operation of a municipal department." If it receives a two-thirds affirmative vote from Council and approval from the Mayor, it will take effect immediately.
Who may be affected
The resolution identifies several specific city funds and departments that would be supported by these tax rates:
- General Fund
- General Bond Retirement Fund
- Police Pension Fund
- Fire Pension Fund
Status and timeline
- June 1, 2026: The Council adopted a Tax Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027, via Resolution No. 657-2026.
- September 14, 2026: The resolution received its first reading and was referred to the Directors of Finance and Law, as well as the Committee on Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
What to watch next
The resolution is currently pending review by the Committee on Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Residents can verify every claim in this article by reviewing the official source record for File No. 1030-2026 on the City of Cleveland Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 1030-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 9, 2026