Farmington Adopts FY2027 Budget With Property Tax Increase to Fund Three Firefighters
Farmington homeowners will see a modest bump on their property tax bill this year. On August 18, the Farmington City Council voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a property tax increase that city staff say will pay for three new firefighters.
What was approved
The council took two votes after a Truth in Taxation public hearing, both passing 5-0. The first adopted a certified tax rate of 0.001581. The second adopted the final FY2027 municipal budget, which includes an additional $285,108 in property tax revenue generated by the increase.
According to the finance director’s presentation recorded in the official minutes, the proposed 4.99% increase works out to about $32.58 more per year for the owner of an average $790,000 home, and about $59.25 more per year for a business property of the same value. Staff told the council that Farmington’s rate remains the second-lowest in Davis County.
Why the city says it needs the money
City leaders tied the increase directly to fire and emergency medical coverage as Farmington grows west of the freeway. The mayor noted the city also carries a heavy daytime load from Lagoon, Station Park, the Western Sports Park and county facilities, which can put tens of thousands of extra people in town on a given day. Council members said response times need to improve and that neighboring cities currently provide more mutual aid to Farmington than they receive.
What residents said
Four residents spoke at the hearing. Several long-time homeowners on fixed incomes raised concerns about being priced out, and others asked how much of the burden comes from Lagoon visitors and county facilities. In response, council members pointed seniors to two relief options: a county property tax deferral recorded against the home’s title, and the Circuit Breaker program for residents 62 and older, which is available at both the city and county level.
Tax rates and relief programs are set by the city and county and can change. Confirm current details with Farmington City or the Davis County Treasurer before making decisions.
Source: Farmington City Council minutes, August 18, 2026 (PDF). More from the Farmington hub and the latest Davis County news.
