FY27 County Budget and Employee Compensation
Summary
The county approved its annual budget and set the tax rate at $0.481223 per $100 valuation, matching the no-new-revenue rate and slightly lowering taxes for maintenance and operations on a typical home.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total revenues and expenditures for major funds are balanced at approximately $32.26 million, with property tax revenues increasing by about $1.09 million due in part to new property additions.
All Hardin County property owners benefit from a stable tax rate that does not exceed the no-new-revenue threshold.
The county budget and taxpayers, if premiums continue to rise.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Commissioners Court — Regular Session — 2026-09-08
The county approved its annual budget and set the tax rate at $0.481223 per $100 valuation, matching the no-new-revenue rate and slightly lowering taxes for maintenance and operations on a typical home.
Hardin County considers lower property tax rate for 2026
Hardin County may lower its property tax rate while increasing revenue by 4.254% due to new developments, as commissioners consider the 2026 tax proposal.
Commissioners Court — Regular Session — 2026-08-25
The County is applying for a federal DOJ grant to potentially fund a new detention and justice center.
Commissioners Court — Special Session — 2026-08-04
The county is setting its tax rate at the 'no-new-revenue' level, meaning they aren't increasing the tax burden on existing properties compared to last year.
Commissioners Court — Regular Session — 2026-07-28
The county is waiting on final tax roll numbers due to appraisal software issues. The budget and tax rate setting have been pushed to next week.
Commissioners Court — Regular Session — 2026-06-09
The county is facing an 18% increase in health insurance premiums due to high claims. Officials are exploring ways to mitigate these costs, including potential bidding for new coverage.
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