The Town of Farmington has adopted its 2026 budget, marking the fourth consecutive year of lowered general and highway tax rates.
Town Supervisor Peter Ingalsbe announced that appropriations in the general fund are down nearly 5% compared to 2025, with highway spending also seeing a 1.9% reduction. The combined tax rate for both funds will drop by over 28%, landing at approximately $0.49 per $1,000 of assessed value.
“Careful planning and collaboration helped us hold the line on spending while meeting rising demands,” Ingalsbe said in a memo to the town clerk and board.
Water customers will also see a small benefit — with the local water tax rate down 3.1% despite a 5% rate hike from the City of Canandaigua, which supplies Farmington’s water.
Spending up for fire protection, drainage, and ambulance services
While most major spending areas are flat or down, the town is increasing support for volunteer fire districts, which are purchasing new trucks and expanding operations. The fire tax rate will rise by 1.62%, and the drainage district tax will increase by over 52% due to added infrastructure needs.
The budget also includes $354,750 in funding for the Victor–Farmington Ambulance Corps to support a second ambulance shift and explore building a new facility within Farmington.
Looking ahead
Ingalsbe credited town staff and board members for keeping the budget process smooth over the last three months. Once the final budget is officially approved, the town will also release its five-year capital plan for 2026–2030.
Elected officials’ salaries for 2026 are included in the document, with the supervisor earning $70,081.20 plus $13,399 as budget officer. The town clerk and highway superintendent are set to make over $77,000 and $81,000, respectively.
Residents will be able to view the full budget online or at the Town Clerk’s office.
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