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Washington Terrace council adopts interim budget, includes proposed property tax increase
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Washington Terrace City Council adopted an interim FY 2026–27 budget and inserted a proposed property tax rate increase (from 0.00159 to 0.001697) into the tentative budget pending the Truth in Taxation process; the motion passed unanimously.
The Washington Terrace City Council on Tuesday adopted an interim budget for fiscal year 2026–27 and included a proposed property tax rate increase that would raise the general operating rate from 0.00159 to 0.001697.
Tom, a city staff presenter, told the council the increase is projected to generate an additional $98,100 for the city. "Washington Terrace City will consider an increase to its property tax rate from 0.00159 to 0.001697 to generate an additional $98,100," Tom said, and explained the funds would help cover contractual increases for law-enforcement services with the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
The change was placed in the interim budget as part of Resolution 26-08, which also adopts a comprehensive fee schedule. The interim budget is described in the resolution as a working, temporary budget effective July 1 that remains subject to the truth-in-taxation (TNT) process and final budget adoption before Sept. 1, 2026.
Councilmember Gerald moved to adopt the interim budget, comprehensive fee schedule and the proposed tax rate; the Chair seconded. The council took a roll call vote and the Chair announced the motion carried unanimously.
The council and staff emphasized the procedural nature of the action. Tom said the revenue and rate figures are those being presented for decision-makers and the public, and that a formal public hearing will be provided if the city proceeds with the proposed increase. The Chair said the city is attempting to be "over transparent" while complying with new legislative and administrative requirements for the TNT process.
Practical impacts on taxpayers were presented by staff as illustrative estimates: the presentation listed a certified property tax revenue base of $1,458,777 and projected revenue with the proposed rate of approximately $1,556,877 (a $98,100 increase); estimated per-property impacts in the presentation were given as examples for primary residences and businesses.
Next steps: if the city moves forward with the proposed rate, it will provide notice and hold the public hearing required by the Truth in Taxation process; the council also announced a town-hall meeting on July 28 to discuss TNT and invite community questions.
