FY2027 Tax Rate Adoption
Summary
Temple's city council just voted to hike property taxes starting in 2026. Homeowners are already bracing for the hit to their budgets and wondering if their neighborhoods will become less affordable.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The average homestead tax is expected to rise from $37 to $39.
The district will have increased revenue to fund health and bioscience economic development initiatives.
Property owners will see a slight increase in their annual tax bill.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board of Directors Meeting - Sep 16, 2026
The board is considering a tax rate increase that would bring the rate to $0.014228 per $100 valuation. This change is expected to increase the tax burden on the average homestead by about $2 annually.
City Council (Regular) - Aug 20, 2026
The city is setting the tax rate for the next year. While the rate is going up, officials say the average homeowner will pay less because property values have dropped.
City Council (Regular) - Aug 6, 2026
The city is proposing a tax rate of $0.6999. This rate determines how much property tax you'll pay to the city next year.
Temple approves property tax increase in 2026 budget amid neighborhood concerns over affordability
Temple approves property tax increase in 2026 budget amid neighborhood concerns over affordability KXXV
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