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Multnomah County Faces $10.5 Million Budget Deficit

11/15/2025

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Multnomah County faces a $10.5 million deficit for Fiscal Year 2026-27, projected to $33.8 million by FY 2029-30, per Budget Office.
The shortfall results from slow property tax revenue growth and costs, especially for personnel and materials.
The county has a $15.5 million current fiscal year deficit and could lose more than $30 million in one-time funded programs.
Budget hearings begin in November, with final approval expected in June 2026.

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Story summary

Multnomah County faces a $10.5 million deficit for Fiscal Year 2026-27, projected to $33.8 million by FY 2029-30, per Budget Office.
The shortfall results from slow property tax revenue growth and costs, especially for personnel and materials.
The county has a $15.5 million current fiscal year deficit and could lose more than $30 million in one-time funded programs.
Budget hearings begin in November, with final approval expected in June 2026.