Property taxes continue to anchor local budgets, but other significant revenue sources show uneven performance and limited growth. At the same time, State budget pressures and cost shifts continue to narrow counties’ fiscal room to maneuver. The Department of Legislative Services’ latest county revenue outlook shows modest overall growth, with significant variation across revenue sources and jurisdictions. Local Income Taxes Show Slower and Uneven GrowthLocal income taxes, the second-largest county revenue source, show slower growth and greater variation across jurisdictions. Some counties continue to experience modest gains, while others face flat or declining collections tied to wage trends, employment shifts, and broader economic uncertainty.