Summary
Council President Solomon confirmed there's no push for an overall property tax rate increase this year, and the tax classification conversation has been pushed to next year while staff and the city attorney do more research.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No citywide tax rate increase this year; classification changes deferred to FY28.
Homeowners avoid a rate increase this year.
Renters could see pass-through increases if apartment rates rise; small businesses worry about higher commercial rates.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Apr 8, 2026
Council President Solomon confirmed there's no push for an overall property tax rate increase this year, and the tax classification conversation has been pushed to next year while staff and the city attorney do more research.
City Council - Mar 18, 2026
The city projects a $4.07 million gap between FY27 revenues and expenditures. Staff propose breaking the flat 63-cent property tax rate into classifications, keeping single-family and townhome rates flat while considering increases on apartments, commercial, and industrial property — with potential implications for renters, small businesses, and vacant properties.
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