FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget
Summary
The city proposed a maximum tax rate of 64 cents per $100 value for the upcoming year, which is one penny lower than the current rate. A public hearing is scheduled for September 8.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Each penny on the tax rate equals approximately $824,786 in revenue based on certified values.
Property owners benefit from a lower nominal tax rate while the city maintains funding for core services and bond programs.
Residents seeing property valuation increases may still pay higher total tax bills despite the lower rate.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City tax rate cut sparks GOP catfight - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian City Council voted unanimously at last Wednesday’s special meeting to adopt a property tax rate of 64 cents per $10,000 taxable valuation, a one-cent reduction from the current rate of 65 cents. The new rate will go into effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. […]
City tax rate cut sparks GOP catfight - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian City Council voted unanimously at last Wednesday’s special meeting to adopt a property tax rate of 64 cents per $10,000 taxable valuation, a one-cent reduction from the current rate of 65 cents. The new rate will go into effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. […]
County commissioners adopt tax rate - Midlothian Mirror
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com The Ellis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday adopted the 2026-27 fiscal year property tax rate, which is slightly lower than the one previously… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MISD, city work to set 2027 tax rates - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The start of September means the culmination of tax season for governmental bodies across the Lone Star State in preparation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins on Oct....
MISD, city work to set 2027 tax rates - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The start of September means the culmination of tax season for governmental bodies across the Lone Star State in preparation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins on Oct....
Special City Council - Sep 9, 2026
The city council lowered the property tax rate by a penny to 64 cents while passing a budget that collects more total revenue, mostly driven by new homes and businesses rather than existing taxpayers.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The city adopted its annual operating budget and a reduced tax rate of 64 cents, balancing community service needs against rising property values and taxpayer concerns.
Commissioners OK budget with new positions - Midlothian Mirror
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com The Ellis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Commissioners will vote on the tax rate, which… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County Commissioners set proposed tax rate - Midlothian Mirror
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com Ellis County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Tuesday to set the proposed tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year at 27.3992 cents per $100… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
The city proposed a maximum tax rate of 64 cents per $100 value for the upcoming year, which is one penny lower than the current rate. A public hearing is scheduled for September 8.
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