FY2027 Property Tax Rate
Summary
The council adopted a flat $0.63 tax rate with a quarter-cent cut from the original proposal, saving the median homeowner a few dollars a year but costing the city about $190,000. The budget passed with cuts already baked in from declining home values, and two council members argued the money would be better spent on streets and sidewalks.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Median homestead tax bill drops slightly to about $2,364; the quarter-cent cut costs the city roughly $190,000 in revenue.
Every property owner gets a small tax break; residents who use city programs keep services funded by the larger budget.
Advocates for infrastructure spending note roughly $190,000 less for sidewalks, streets, and maintenance this year.
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City Council - Sep 1, 2026
The council adopted a flat $0.63 tax rate with a quarter-cent cut from the original proposal, saving the median homeowner a few dollars a year but costing the city about $190,000. The budget passed with cuts already baked in from declining home values, and two council members argued the money would be better spent on streets and sidewalks.
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
The council kept the proposed tax rate flat at $0.63 per $100 and set hearings for August 18. Because taxable values fell about 1.1%, the city expects roughly $270,000 less revenue — and homeowners with expiring homestead caps may see bills rise even as values drop.
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