Capital Improvement Financing Contract Amendment
Forsyth County
Summary
The county faces a $113 million funding gap for essential capital projects over the next six years, including critical detention center HVAC repairs and facility maintenance. Commissioners debated whether to increase property taxes by a penny to fund these urgent needs or scale back capital projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential one-cent property tax increase and $113 million in capital financing needs.
County residents and employees who rely on safe, functional public facilities and infrastructure.
Taxpayers who would bear the burden of an increased property tax rate.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Briefing - 2026-08-10
The county is proceeding with interim financing of up to $26.85 million for public safety, EMS, and administrative facility improvements using the courthouse as collateral.
Budget Workshop - 2026-03-16
The county faces a $113 million funding gap for essential capital projects over the next six years, including critical detention center HVAC repairs and facility maintenance. Commissioners debated whether to increase property taxes by a penny to fund these urgent needs or scale back capital projects.
Winter Work Session - 2026-02-12
Staff updated commissioners on the capital improvement plan, highlighting significant deferred maintenance needs across aging county facilities and schools. A newly formed capital development committee is evaluating sustainable funding strategies and school project requests.
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