The municipal accounts for 2027 in El Escorial, initially approved on Wednesday, November 4, amount to 19,084,695.84 euros. The main objectives of these balanced budgets are economic stability, the provision of public services, tax reduction, and the well-being of residents. Government spokesperson Vanesa Herranz stated that the accounts are "balanced, responsible, inclusive, and realistic," seeking to protect municipal services while reducing tax pressure.
A key novelty is the reduction of tax pressure. The IBI (Property Tax) rate is set at 0.50%, which will result in an approximate 6% reduction for over 12,600 properties. Major municipal fees remain frozen, and discounts for large families continue. The tax on vehicles for cars and trucks is also reduced by 10%. The budget also enhances savings for taxpayers using the Special Payment Service (SEP).
The 2027 budgets maintain a balance between income and expenses, starting from a position of economic solvency with no outstanding debts from previous years. The plan includes funding for personnel, the ordinary operation of public services, transfers, subsidies, and necessary municipal investments.
Social policies remain a priority, with a contribution of 145,000 euros to the Sierra Oeste Social Services Association and over 26,000 euros for entities like Cáritas, Cruz Roja, and the Social Canteen. More than 135,000 euros are allocated to the Piña Senior Center and activities for the elderly, alongside policies for inclusion, equal opportunities, and support for children and youth.
Education receives a boost with 790,000 euros, including 560,000 euros for the Children's School and 230,000 euros for buildings and activity programs. School aid and academic excellence awards are maintained.
In culture and sports, approximately 1.479 million euros will be allocated to cultural programming, the library, civic center, music school, and local festivities. The Sports area will have 496,000 euros for facility maintenance and sports promotion, including over 90,000 euros in subsidies for sports clubs.
For the fourth consecutive year, the "Cheque Bebé" (Baby Check) initiative is maintained to support families and birth rates. Youth policies will receive over 172,000 euros for activities and youth spaces.
Essential municipal services such as street cleaning, waste collection, public space maintenance, and lighting are guaranteed. Citizen security is strengthened with increased resources for the Local Police, including new officers and technological means, with the Security area reaching approximately 2.963.800 euros.
Urban planning investments will be primarily financed by the positive treasury balance, continuing multi-year projects like the third phase of the Redevelopment Project and the Civic Center. 25,000 euros are allocated for the processing of the new management consortium for the Ensanche development. These allocations may be increased with new subsidies.
