Tax Year 2026 Proposed Tax Rate
Summary
The city is proposing a property tax rate of $0.506080 per $100 of value for the upcoming year. Because home values have gone up, the typical homeowner will see their city property tax bill rise from $985 to about $1,062.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates an estimated tax levy of $140,577,516, with median homestead taxes rising from $985.49 to $1,062.26 due to increased property valuations.
City residents relying on municipal services, general fund programs, and debt-funded infrastructure improvements.
Property owners facing increased tax bills due to rising home appraisals despite the nominal rate drop.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council advances $1.02 billion budget and tax rate
Side exit of the Aldo Tatangelo City Council Chambers at Laredo City Hall on Sept. 14, 2026. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesLaredo City Council unanimously advanced a proposed $1.02 billion fiscal year 20...
City Council — September 14, 2026
The city proposed a slight tax rate reduction to $0.506080 per $100 valuation, but rising home values mean median taxpayers will still see a higher overall bill.
Laredo council advances new budget, addresses infrastructure repairs
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council met in a special noon session Monday, Sept. 14, to advance its new budget and address infrastructure repairs.Council members moved forward a proposed property tax r...
Laredo council to vote on property tax rate reduction
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council met Monday, Sept. 14, for a special called meeting that included a public hearing and introductory ordinance for the adoption of the city’s property tax rate for 2026.C...
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