Property Tax Rate Ceiling
Summary
Think your property taxes are out of control? A new report shows El Paso actually has lower rates than most other big Texas cities, even if your bill still feels like a gut punch.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed rate of $0.504717 per $100 valuation serves as a maximum limit for the upcoming fiscal year.
The county government gains the necessary financial flexibility to finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget.
Residents may experience anxiety due to the publication of a higher proposed rate, even if the final adopted rate is lower.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Aug 17, 2026
The Court debated how to balance the need for county services with the financial burden on residents, ultimately choosing the no-new-revenue rate.
Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases
Proposed city, county and hospital district tax rates could add more than $300 to the average homeowner’s bill, though final rates could still change. The post Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases appeared f...
El Paso City Council proposed tax rate could raise city tax bills by $132 a year on average home
El Paso City Council on Tuesday introduced the voter-approval tax rate to fund next year's budget. If adopted later this month, owners of average-value homes would pay about $132 more in city property taxes annually. The post El Paso City Council pro...
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