FY 2027 Budget and Staffing
Summary
The county adopted a $495.1 million budget while keeping tax rates stable and slightly lower than last year, balancing population growth with fiscal restraint.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 74
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 19, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Total county budget set at $495,100,302 with a lowered property tax rate of $0.183394.
Denton County property owners benefit from a lowered tax rate, while residents benefit from maintained county services.
Employees facing higher out-of-pocket monthly premium deductions.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Denton County adopts budget with lower tax rate and public safety prioritized
Denton County residents will not see an increased tax rate from the county on their next tax bill. The county adopted its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget Tuesday, which features its lowest tax rate since 1986 and millions of dollars in public safety and...
Commissioners Court - Sep 22, 2026
The county adopted a $495.1 million budget while keeping tax rates stable and slightly lower than last year, balancing population growth with fiscal restraint.
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Commissioners Court - Jun 2, 2026
The county is adding ten new detention officer positions to help manage the jail population and improve safety.
Commissioners Court - May 19, 2026
The county is looking to refinance existing bonds to save money on interest. It won't raise your taxes.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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