Property Tax Relief
Summary
Heads up, Amarillo! Your property taxes are going up next year. Local governments are facing budget shortfalls, so expect to shell out more cash for your home.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adopting the no-new-revenue rate would reduce projected general fund revenue by about $700,000.
Property owners who would see smaller tax bill increases.
The city's general fund, which would have less money for services.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Amarillo council caps tax rate, weighs relief for taxpayers
Amarillo council caps tax rate, weighs relief for taxpayers KFDA | NewsChannel 10 | Amarillo Texas
Amarillo City Council - Aug 13, 2026
The council is debating whether to adopt a 'no-new-revenue' tax rate to help residents deal with rising property values. This would mean the city collects roughly the same amount of property tax as last year, even if home values go up.
Potter and Randall counties consider decades-old appraisal district contract
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