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Vote Scheduled on 2026 Property Tax Rate
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 24, 2026 |
The Stafford MSD Board and the Stafford City Council are holding a joint meeting to vote on the 2026-2027 budget and set the property tax rate. The proposed total rate is $1.002121 per $100 of property value. The agenda documents do not state how this rate compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate—the rate that would raise the same amount of money from the same properties as the previous year. With property appraisals rising across Texas, a tax rate that appears flat or even slightly lower can still result in a significant tax increase for homeowners and businesses.
Response
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: This is the official opportunity for taxpayers to speak directly to the Board and City Council before they vote. Sign up for public comment at the meeting on August 24th. Ask the Board: ‘How does the proposed tax rate of $1.002121 compare to the no-new-revenue rate? Please state the dollar and percentage increase in the total tax levy you are voting to approve.’
💰 Impact: Potential tax levy increase; the total dollar increase is not specified in the agenda.
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