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The city is required to show residents how their property tax bills will change under the new budget. This helps homeowners see exactly how much they might pay based on their county's median home value.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The tax rate directly impacts the annual property tax bill for every homeowner in the city.
The city benefits from the revenue generated to fund public services.
Property owners may see an increase in their tax bills depending on the final rate and property valuations.
The Council is setting the property tax rate for the 2026 tax year, which directly affects the amount of property tax residents will pay. This is a key opportunity for the public to weigh in on the city's revenue strategy.
The city is working on its budget for the next year, which determines funding for everything from public safety to road maintenance. This meeting is where the council gives the city manager guidance on what matters most to the community.
City of New Braunfels approves increased tax rate to meet previous year's revenue herald-zeitung.com
The city is balancing the need for more police, fire, and road maintenance against the rising cost of living for residents.
The city is deciding how to balance its budget while funding key services like police, fire, and street repairs. The council is weighing whether to keep the tax rate at the 'no new revenue' level or increase it to fund more projects.
The city is facing a rare decline in existing property values, making it harder to fund city services. Council is weighing whether to keep the tax rate flat or increase it to pay for more police, fire, and road staff.
Residents questioned why the city uses certificates of obligation to fund EDC projects, fearing it puts taxpayer money at risk. The board clarified that these are backed by sales tax revenue.
The city is proposing a $305 million budget that keeps the tax rate flat. It prioritizes public safety, road maintenance, and employee pay, but faces challenges from inflation and limited growth in property values.
The city is required to show residents how their property tax bills will change under the new budget. This helps homeowners see exactly how much they might pay based on their county's median home value.
We'll include it in your weekly brief whenever the council takes it up.
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