Passaic County's tax hike blamed on health insurance cost jump
Insurance News Net
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Passaic County has approved its $496.3 million budget for 2026, marking the third consecutive year of increased county taxes. The primary driver for this latest tax hike is the significant rise in health insurance costs.
Passaic County's 2026 budget totals $496.3 million, a figure that necessitated an increase in the county tax levy for the third year in a row.
The majority of this tax increase is attributed to escalating health insurance expenses.
The adopted budget plans to raise $383.8 million through the county purpose tax.
This represents an increase from the $360.8 million collected via the county purpose tax in 2025.
The decision impacts taxpayers within Passaic County, who will experience another rise in their tax burdens.
The focus on health insurance costs highlights a significant budgetary pressure point for the county.
The adopted budget reflects the financial priorities and challenges facing Passaic County government.
This financial planning aims to cover county operations and services for the upcoming fiscal year.
The increase in the county tax levy is a direct consequence of managing these rising operational costs.
The budget's adoption signifies the county's fiscal decisions for the 2026 period.
