Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Impact
Garden Ridge, TX
Summary
The city manager previewed the FY2027 budget — general fund, water fund, capital projects — ahead of upcoming budget workshops. Property tax estimates show an average homestead paying roughly $1,840 in city taxes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
City taxes on the average homestead are estimated at about $1,840 for FY2027 — flat with this year under the current rate.
All residents who rely on city services shaped by the upcoming budget.
Taxpayers facing the rate increase.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Sep 2, 2026
The council set the 2026 tax year rate at $0.254138 per $100 — a 3.66% increase. A public hearing drew no speakers.
City Council - Aug 26, 2026
The city's proposed FY2027 budget raises property tax revenue by $54,259 — a 2.054 percent increase. For the median home valued at $712,130, the city's tax bill would go from $1,755 to about $1,810, versus $1,743 at the no-new-revenue rate. The public hearing was the chance for residents to weigh in before any adoption.
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
The council proposed a 2026 tax rate of $0.254138 per $100 valuation, with a public hearing September 2. The median home's estimated city tax bill rises from about $1,755 to $1,782. The FY2027 budget was presented but not yet adopted.
Water Commission - Jul 21, 2026
The city's proposed water budget for the next fiscal year was up for review, along with a water rate study. The rate study could influence what residents pay for water service going forward.
City Council - Jul 1, 2026
The city manager previewed the FY2027 budget — general fund, water fund, capital projects — ahead of upcoming budget workshops. Property tax estimates show an average homestead paying roughly $1,840 in city taxes.
City Council - Jun 17, 2026
The city is building next year's budget, and the average homeowner's city tax bill is projected to hold steady at about $1,840 — or dip to $1,800 if the council adopts the no-new-revenue rate. Final numbers depend on certified appraisal data still to come.
City Council - May 5, 2026
The city manager laid out the calendar for building next year's budget. How the city spends on roads, police, parks, and services next year starts here.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Garden Ridge, TX
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.