Greene County Voters to Decide on Sales Tax Hike for School Funding
Greene County voters will decide this November on a proposed 1% increase in the local sales tax, intended to fund school construction and renovation projects in response to a projected nearly 50% increase in student enrollment over the next decade.
Charlottesville, VA, October 8, 2026 — Greene County voters will face a decision this November regarding a proposed increase to the local sales tax. The measure, if approved, would implement a 1% hike aimed at generating funds for critical school construction and renovation projects across the county.
The proposed sales tax increase is directly linked to a significant projected rise in student enrollment. County officials anticipate a nearly 50% increase in the number of students attending local schools over the course of the next decade. This anticipated growth necessitates substantial investment in educational infrastructure to accommodate the expanding student population and to maintain and improve existing facilities.
The funds generated from the proposed 1% sales tax increase are earmarked specifically for school construction and renovation initiatives. These projects are intended to address the immediate needs and future demands posed by the projected enrollment surge. The specifics of the construction and renovation projects, including their scope and timeline, are expected to be detailed as the decision process unfolds leading up to the November vote.
The outcome of the vote will determine the county’s approach to funding these essential educational infrastructure improvements. Residents of Greene County will have the opportunity to cast their ballots on the matter during the upcoming election.
Story summarized from the original created by Alana Bittner on www.cvilletomorrow.org, see more information here.
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