FY 2026-27 proposed budget and flat tax rate
Summary
The city adopted a roughly $55.9 million budget with the tax rate held at $0.426475 — meaning no rate increase for homeowners, though rising values still push total collections up about 1% through new construction. Reserves stay above the 180-day threshold the city targets for storm emergencies.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Same tax rate as last year; about $1,432 a year on the median homestead, with the M&O side up roughly $9.72 per $100,000 of value.
All Rockport taxpayers, who avoid a rate increase while city services are maintained.
No groups negatively affected—just the announcement and hearing; actual winners and losers depend on what the final budget funds or cuts.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Convention and Visitor Bureau Board - Sep 16, 2026
The board was scheduled to review the bureau's budget for fiscal years 2026-2027. Tourism funding shapes how Rockport promotes itself to visitors, which affects local hotels, restaurants and shops.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The city adopted a roughly $55.9 million budget with the tax rate held at $0.426475 — meaning no rate increase for homeowners, though rising values still push total collections up about 1% through new construction. Reserves stay above the 180-day threshold the city targets for storm emergencies.
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
The proposed budget keeps the overall tax rate flat at the voter-approved rate of about 42.65 cents per $100. Council members made clear the bigger budget numbers reflect appropriated funds, not new revenue, and final adoption happens September 8.
City reveals 2026-27 budget, sets date for public hearing | Rockport Pilot
City reveals 2026-27 budget, sets date for public hearing | Rockport Pilot SouthTexasNews.com
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