Kootenai County starts FY2027 budget process

COEUR d’ALENE — Even if Kootenai County commissioners levy 3% more property taxes in the coming fiscal year, they’ll need to make budget cuts to avoid a deficit. 

Commissioners took a first look this week at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. They’ll balance the budget across several deliberation meetings between now and late July. A preliminary balanced budget will be presented July 30, and a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 26. Commissioners are expected to adopt a final budget Aug. 27.