Proposed tax rate for 2026
Summary
The council raised the tax rate to $0.621953 per $100, an 11.12% increase. Median homeowners will pay about $132 more per year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Median homestead tax bills rise from $1,771.46 to $1,903.97 — up $132.51.
The city gains $432,239 in added revenue to fund services and road work.
Property owners, especially those on fixed incomes, will pay more in taxes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 10, 2026
The council raised the tax rate to $0.621953 per $100, an 11.12% increase. Median homeowners will pay about $132 more per year.
City Council - Sep 3, 2026
The proposed tax rate is 11% higher than last year, adding about $132 a year for the average $306,000 homeowner. The $7.6 million general fund budget funds a 4% raise for non-public-safety staff, a new police step plan, and higher health insurance costs. The council takes the final vote September 10.
City Council - May 14, 2026
The Denton County tax office explained how the city's rate gets calculated, including the de minimis rate available to small cities. Lake Dallas is one of only six cities in the county using sales tax collections to lower property tax bills — effectively a rebate residents may not notice on their tax statements.
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