FY 2027 tentative millage rate
Summary
Property taxes are going up 5.32% over the rollback rate — 4.2895 mills for the city and 2 mills downtown — and the final city budget is now locked in for the year starting October 1. Finance Director Amy Lovoy said the increase keeps essential services running.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners will pay about 5.32% more in property taxes than the rollback rate would have produced.
City residents who rely on everyday services like police, fire, parks and infrastructure.
Property owners who will pay higher taxes than they would at the rollback rate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Special Meeting - Sep 16, 2026
Property taxes are going up 5.32% over the rollback rate — 4.2895 mills for the city and 2 mills downtown — and the final city budget is now locked in for the year starting October 1. Finance Director Amy Lovoy said the increase keeps essential services running.
City Council Agenda Conference - Jul 13, 2026
The tentative property tax rate gets its first look Thursday with refreshed numbers from the Property Appraiser — and it's been the same rate since 2012.
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