The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from the 2025 Approved Budget of $107,254,800. This decrease is attributed to a significant reduction in external grant funding.” In 2025, the budget included about $20 million dollars in grants from the General Fund, whereas the 2026 budget anticipates about $6.3 million dollars from the General Fund. The General Fund reflects proposed expenditures of about $39.4 million dollars which is a decrease of nearly $12.7 million dollars from 2025. The Municipal Services Fund reflects proposed expenditures of about $8.8 million dollars which is an increase of just over $410,000 dollars from 2025. For personnel and benefits, the budget includes a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all employees and an additional 2% increase for all sworn Law Enforcement employees. There will be no health insurance premium increase for employees or the County. Under revenue projections it notes that there is no increase to property tax revenue proposed beyond estimated new growth, and sales tax revenues are currently at a historic high over the last several years. A public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 budget is scheduled for November 18th at 3pm in the Uintah County Commission Chambers. Residents can view the proposed budget at uintah.gov/2026budget.
