FY27 Proposed Municipal Budget and Property Tax Rates
Summary
Weatherford officials released a $120.8 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 while keeping the property tax rate flat at 39.22 cents per $100. Despite commercial tax roll hits from state legislative changes, strong new construction and conservative spending helped balance the general fund without raising taxes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintains the property tax rate at 39.22 cents, saving the average homeowner about $33 compared to the no-new-revenue rate.
Weatherford property owners and taxpayers who avoid a tax rate increase despite inflationary pressures.
Ratepayers subject to phased utility rate increases.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The city adopted a $120.8 million budget and kept property tax rates flat at 39.22 cents per $100 valuation, marking the sixth time in seven years that rates stayed at or below the no-new-revenue level.
Municipal Utility Board - Aug 27, 2026
Staff presented the proposed FY27 utility budget, highlighting strong financial health with $82.6 million in revenues, $76.9 million in expenses, and positive net operating income across all three utilities.
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
The city council reviewed the proposed FY27 budget and voted to propose a flat tax rate of $0.392246 per $100 valuation, keeping it one cent below the no-new-revenue rate to ease resident tax burdens while funding vital services and infrastructure.
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
Weatherford officials released a $120.8 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 while keeping the property tax rate flat at 39.22 cents per $100. Despite commercial tax roll hits from state legislative changes, strong new construction and conservative spending helped balance the general fund without raising taxes.
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