FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and Property Tax Rate Increase
Lubbock
Summary
The city council adopted a new municipal budget and property tax rate that increases taxes by 6.78% to fund police and fire employee compensation agreements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners will experience a 6.78% effective increase in municipal property tax revenues.
City employees, police officers, and firefighters receiving pay adjustments, as well as residents relying on expanded public safety services.
Property owners and taxpayers facing higher annual municipal tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular City Council Meeting — September 8, 2026
The city council adopted a new municipal budget and property tax rate that increases taxes by 6.78% to fund police and fire employee compensation agreements.
Special City Council Meeting — September 1, 2026
The council adopted a budget and tax rate that increases property taxes by 6.78% to cover increased public safety costs, raising taxes by about $103 annually on an average home.
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