Local Finance: Contribution rates to solidarity and investment funds set for 2027

Three joint ministerial decrees have established the financial framework for municipal and provincial contributions to the Local Collectivities Solidarity and Guarantee Fund, as well as the fund's support for municipal equipment and investment budgets for the 2027 fiscal year. Contribution rates have been set at 5% for municipalities and 3% for provinces, calculated from tax revenues after deducting specific guarantee fund shares. Furthermore, 10% of the solidarity fund's resources will be directed toward investment and infrastructure projects. These regulations aim to promote territorial equity and address development disparities by ensuring that financial resources are redistributed efficiently. By formalizing these mechanisms, local authorities gain greater clarity for their annual budget planning and the execution of essential public projects.