Summary
The township proposed a $97.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that keeps real estate taxes flat but introduces a $100 increase to annual trash fees and a 30% sewer fee hike to establish self-sustaining enterprise funds. Residents and council members questioned the long-term sustainability and impact on fixed-income homeowners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Trash fees increase by $100 to $425 annually, and sewer fees rise by $20 to $300 per property.
Township operations gain a self-sustaining sanitation fund and dedicated revenue to cover rising contractual and disposal costs.
Local residents who also work in Upper Darby take the direct hit to their wallets.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Council - Oct 21, 2026
The township proposed a $97.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that keeps real estate taxes flat but introduces a $100 increase to annual trash fees and a 30% sewer fee hike to establish self-sustaining enterprise funds. Residents and council members questioned the long-term sustainability and impact on fixed-income homeowners.
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