06-05-2025
The 2026 HHI Town Budget higher, includes property tax break for residents
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — On Tuesday, the Hilton Head Island Town Council approved the first reading of the Town Manager's proposed 2026 consolidated budget in a 7 to 0 vote. The financial plan totals $174,711,350 million in projected revenues and scheduled expenditures. It spans six major funds and decreases the property tax rate from 21.4 mills to 19.4 mills. This reflects the Town's ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility and service to residents.
'This budget allows us to move forward on protecting our Island's character, investing in resilience, and strengthening community services,' said Mayor Alan Perry. 'The Town Manager and his staff have done a fantastic job of bringing forward a balanced budget that eases some of the tax burden on our residents, puts shovels in the ground on some big projects, plans for future capital investment and economic growth, and creates some tangible, long-awaited improvements in our land management ordinance. I encourage everyone to do a deep dive into this budget because I think our community will be pleased with how well it positions us for success.'
Town Manager Marc Orlando presented the proposed budget, emphasizing its alignment with the Town Council's current 2023-2025 Strategic Action Plan, the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, and preliminary strategic priorities developed during the February 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop. Those strategic priorities can be found here.
The public will have three more opportunities to learn more about and provide feedback on the proposed budget:
Monday, May 12 at 2 p.m. – Town Council budget workshop.
Tuesday, May 13 at 2 p.m. – Town Council budget workshop for capital improvement projects.
Tuesday, June 3 at 3 p.m. – Second public hearing and final reading at the Town Council meeting.
Anyone wishing to address the Town Council about the budget during any of the scheduled meetings should contact the Town Clerk at 843-341-4701. You can also sign-up prior to the start of meeting business to address Town Council during the public comment period.
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