Mauldin City Council Approves $50 Million Budget with No Property Tax Increase

The City of Mauldin will move into the upcoming fiscal year with a newly approved $50 million budget aimed at strengthening infrastructure and public safety without raising property taxes.

The financial blueprint maintains the city’s current tax millage rate and business license fees while funding critical operational upgrades and community improvements to keep pace with rapid local growth.

Strategic Investments in Public Safety and Roads

A major portion of the fiscal blueprint targets equipment updates for first responders and public infrastructure. The approved budget allocates funds across several key areas:

• Public Safety & Operations: $2.9 million is designated to purchase new vehicles and essential equipment for the Mauldin Police Department, Mauldin Fire Department, and the Public Works department.

• Infrastructure Upgrades: $400,000 will be used exclusively for the resurfacing of city-owned roads to improve local transit.

• Pedestrian Pathways: $275,000 is set aside for the ongoing construction and connectivity of city sidewalks and walking trails.

• Staff Retention: City employees will receive a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment to help counteract inflation and support workforce retention.

While property taxes and business licenses remain flat, the city will implement fee increases for certain development-related services assessed by the Business & Development Services department to help cover expanding operational demands.

Balancing Growth with Fiscal Responsibility

The investments come at a time when city services face unprecedented demand driven by new commercial and residential developments across the Upstate.

“This budget moves Mauldin forward in a thoughtful and financially responsible way,” said Mayor Terry Merritt. “As our community continues to grow and service demand increases, we are investing in the people, infrastructure and core functions that support our residents every day while ensuring we remain a wonderful place to live, work and play.”

The fiscal year 2027 budget will officially take effect at the start of the new fiscal period, guiding city operations and capital projects through the upcoming year.