Property Tax Increase
Summary
Get ready, Amarillo! Your property taxes are likely going up. The City Council just gave the initial approval for a tax increase, so start budgeting for it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 5
Impact analysis
Your wallet is going to feel a little lighter soon thanks to higher property taxes.
The city government will benefit from the extra cash to fund its operations.
Homeowners and anyone paying property taxes will be paying more.
Mentions & discussions (7)
In Brief: Sept. 29, 2026
Today, the Amarillo City Council will hold a special meeting including public hearings and final readings on the proposed 2026 budget and tax rate. The post In Brief: Sept. 29, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.
Yellow City Rundown Sept. 21-25: Amarillo City Manager, local taxes
Yellow City Rundown Sept. 21-25: Amarillo City Manager, local taxes MyHighPlains.com
Budget, tax rate, utility billing, and more: What you need to know from the Sept. 22, 2026 Amarillo City Council Meeting
The Amarillo City Council meets on Sept. 22, 2026. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Jo Early) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AAA0148-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> On first reading, the council adopted...
Paxton prohibits cities from raising their AD Valorem Taxes
Attorney General Ken Paxton sent 130 letters in May and another 110 in August to cities that, according to his office, do not meet Texas’s financial statement audit and transparency requirements.
Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees approve 2026 tax rate
The Amarillo ISD Rod Schroder Education Support Center. (Amarillo Tribune photo/Brianna Maestas) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AISD-rod-schroder-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> During their Mon...
City of Amarillo considers tax rate increase as budget talks continue
Amarillo homeowners could see changes to their city property tax bills next year as the city council considers a proposed tax rate as part of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget process.
Amarillo City Council gives initial approval to property tax hike
Amarillo City Council gives initial approval to property tax hike KVII
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