Property Tax Increase
Summary
Get ready for sticker shock, Longview! Your property taxes might be going up soon. City council is debating budget changes, and residents are already sounding off.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Your wallet is about to feel a little lighter if this tax hike goes through.
The city itself, as it'll have more money to fund services.
Homeowners, plain and simple – you'll be paying more.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Upshur County adopts flat tax rate, funds animal control program in new budget
GILMER — Upshur County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to keep the property tax rate flat for 2026-27 while funding several major expenses. The adopted $25.5 million budget includes $77,000 in funding f...
East Mountain council approves slight property tax rate increase
Published 5:40 am Tuesday, September 15, 2026 EAST MOUNTAIN — The East Mountain City Council on Monday adopted a slight property tax increase for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The ...
Gregg County commissioners approve budget, 3-cent property tax increase
Gregg County commissioners Tuesday approved the 2026-27 budget and a related 3-cent property tax increase. The county’s proposed operational expenses total $84 million, and its capital improvement projects total $14.3 […]
City of Hawkins receives positive financial audit, proposes tax rate increase
HAWKINS — The city of Hawkins received a positive financial audit report Monday, bringing the city back into compliance with state law. Council members unanimously accepted an audit report from Tyler CPA...
Gregg County proposes 3-cent property tax increase amid increasing costs
Commissioners are proposing to increase Gregg County’s property tax rate by 3 cents per $100 of property valuation for 2026-27. The increase is needed because of millions in cost increases […]
Longview residents push back on property tax rate increases proposed in budget
Longview residents push back on property tax rate increases proposed in budget KLTV.com
Longview considering property tax increase to better pay city employees
Longview considering property tax increase to better pay city employees cbs19.tv
Longview City Council delays approval of 2024-25 budget, tax rate
Longview City Council delays approval of 2024-25 budget, tax rate cbs19.tv
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