Farmington Budget Vote Is This Week; Taxes May Rise By $281 Per Home

FARMINGTON, CT — Voters in Farmington will head to the polls Thursday, April 30, to decide a proposed $143.2 million combined town and school budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, officials said.

Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. across four locations:

• District 1, Precincts 1 and 2: Irving A. Robbins Middle School, 20 Wolf Pit Road.
• District 1, Precincts 3 and 4: West Woods Upper Elementary School, 50 Judson Lane.
• District 2, Precincts 5 and 6: Farmington Community and Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave.
• District 2, Precinct 7: Farmington Public Library, 6 Monteith Drive.

Absentee ballots are available through April 29 at the Farmington Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Completed ballots may be returned by mail, placed in the drop box outside Farmington Town Hall, or delivered in person by the deadline.

On the day of the referendum, ballots must be received by mail or deposited in the drop box by 8 p.m.

The proposed budget represents a $6.48 million increase, or 4.74%, over current spending.

If approved, the plan would set the mill rate at 27.55, an increase of 0.93 mills from the previous year.

Town officials estimate the change would result in a 3.5% tax increase, or about $281 more annually. for a home assessed at $301,455, which is Farmington's average assessment.

If voters reject the proposal, a second town meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4, followed by a second referendum on May 14, if necessary.

For all of the Town of Farmington's budget documents and information, click on this link.