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Pearland council adopts FY26 property tax rate of $0.63 after public hearing and debate
Summary
After public comment urging the 'no new revenue' rate, the City of Pearland adopted a $0.63 per $100 property tax rate for FY26. Staff said the median homestead will see a roughly $12 annual reduction; council approved the rate after several required votes and a 5–1 final tally.
The Pearland City Council on Sept. 22 adopted a fiscal year 2026 property tax rate of $0.63 per $100 valuation, completing the two‑step process required under state law after a public hearing and council debate.
City finance staff presented the proposed rate as part of a balanced FY26 budget, saying it reduces the rate by half a cent from FY25 and supports personnel priorities and an expanded streets and sidewalk rehabilitation program. “The proposed tax rate to support the fiscal year 26 budget is 63¢,” budget analyst Rachel…
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