Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Proposal
Summary
El Paso County is reviewing its $696.8 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners are balancing property tax rates, revenue projections, and essential services while trying to minimize the tax burden on residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total budget of $696.8 million with a general fund of $542.4 million.
County residents and departments receiving maintained or enhanced public services.
Taxpayers facing potential property tax increases or constrained county services.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Commissioners Court Regular - Business - Sep 14, 2026
El Paso County officially adopted its $690.7 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, balancing funding across general funds, special revenues, and capital projects.
Commissioners Court - Budget Hearing - Aug 11, 2026
El Paso County is reviewing its $696.8 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners are balancing property tax rates, revenue projections, and essential services while trying to minimize the tax burden on residents.
Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting - Aug 4, 2026
The county is moving forward with its $696.8 million budget for the next fiscal year and has proposed the voter-approval tax rate as a placeholder ceiling while aiming to keep actual spending as close to the no-new-revenue level as possible.
Commissioners Court - Special Meeting - Jun 18, 2026
The county is currently planning its budget for next year, which includes decisions on staff pay and how to handle hiring. This process directly impacts county services and the tax dollars used to fund them.
Commissioners Court - Strategic Planning - Apr 30, 2026
The county is working on a new plan to manage its budget and operations for the next two years. This will help determine how tax dollars are spent on future projects and services.
City releases redacted records amid AG lawsuit, county adopts $635.6M budget
City releases redacted records amid AG lawsuit, county adopts $635.6M budget El Paso Matters
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