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Leander adopts FY2026 budget and maintains tax rate; average homeowner tax bill rises with property valuations
Summary
Council adopted a $312.7 million FY2026 budget and kept the tax rate at 41.7282 cents per $100 of assessed value (no rate increase); increased property valuations and new development raise the city’s total levy about 9.25% and are expected to increase the average homeowner’s bill by roughly $200.
The Leander City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget on Sept. 18 and set the property tax rate at 41.7282 cents per $100 of assessed value—the same rate as the prior year. The adopted budget is balanced and funds operations, capital projects and reserves identified in council budget workshops.
Budget and tax figures The adopted all‑fund budget totals approximately $312,685,698, with a general‑fund operating budget near $81,000,000. The tax rate was…
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