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Proposed tax rate would match voter‑approval level; Ellis County homeowners face larger percentage increase
Summary
City staff proposed keeping the tax rate at the voter‑approval figure (56.28¢ per $100); because average residential taxable values in Ellis County grew faster than in Dallas County, the same rate yields larger average dollar increases for Ellis‑side homeowners.
City Manager Cliff Blackwell told the council the proposed tax rate for 2025–26 matches the voter‑approval rate at 56.28¢ per $100 of assessed valuation and explained why the city still must report the House Bill 3195 disclosure showing a total tax‑collection increase.
Using appraisal‑district averages, Blackwell said Dallas County’s average residential taxable value was about $272,000 while Ellis County’s average was about $290,000; under the proposed rate, he said values translate to an estimated 5.7% increase for Dallas County residents and nearly 11% for Ellis County residents because taxable values in Ellis grew more rapidly. Councilmembers asked that outreach materials explain how county assessments and billing produce different homeowner experiences.
