Arlington City Council Approves FY26 Budget, Property Tax Rate The budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, includes spending cuts, new fees and fee adjustments, and a three-cent property tax rate increase to close a $20 million budget shortfall.
Concejo de Arlington Aprueba Presupuesto e Impuesto Predial 2026 El presupuesto para el próximo año fiscal, que comienza el 1 de octubre, incluye recortes de gastos, nuevas tarifas y ajustes de tarifas, y un aumento de tres centavos en la tasa del impuesto a la propiedad para cerrar un déficit presupuestario de 20 millones de dólares.
Concejo de Arlington votará sobre el presupuesto FY2026 el 9 de sept. La reunión vespertina de las 6:30 p. m. se llevará a cabo en la Sala del Consejo, que se encuentra entre el Ayuntamiento y la Biblioteca del Centro George W. Hawkes.
Arlington City Council to Vote on FY26 Budget, Tax Rate Sept. 9, 2025 The 6:30 p.m. evening meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, which is located between City Hall and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.
Learn About FY26 Budget at Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 Town Hall Meetings The proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, includes spending cuts, new fees and fee adjustments, and a three-cent property tax rate increase to close a $20 million budget shortfall in what is needed for Arlington to provide the current level of city services.
Arlington Council Reviews Proposed $750.7 Million Budget for FY 2026 The Council will vote on the budget in September after a series of public meetings, including town halls scheduled for Aug. 14 and Aug. 21, 2025.
Arlington’s Slowing Sales Tax Growth Expected to Continue Next Year To date, City of Arlington sales tax revenue is about $4 million lower than the Fiscal Year 2025 budgeted amount that was approved by City Council last September. Based on current trends, that shortfall could be as much as $7 million by the time final sales tax data for the fiscal year is available to the City in November.
Senior Tax Freeze Impacts City’s General Fund Growth The growing impact of the senior tax freeze, which removed $4.3 billion in taxable value from the City’s property tax base this year alone, is one of the challenges city leaders face as they work to balance a projected $25 million General Fund budget shortfall in Fiscal Year 2026.
How Entertainment District Growth Helps City Provide Core Services While Arlington's Entertainment district is a key piece of helping fund programs and experiences that make Arlington a stronger community, it’s not the only piece of the larger budget puzzle.
More Than Property Taxes: How Arlington Funds City Services Arlington’s operating budget is funded by eight distinct revenue sources, with the General Fund covering essential services like police and fire, while the remaining funds are legally restricted for specific uses such as water, debt service, tourism, and street maintenance.
From Parks to Pipes: The Scope of Arlington's City Assets The City of Arlington is responsible for maintaining thousands of acres of public land, more than 190 public buildings, thousands of pieces of equipment and public infrastructure both above and below ground throughout the 99-square mile city.
Arlington's Advantage: Lower Taxes and Utility Costs Benefit Residents A comparison of North Texas cities finds that Arlington residents benefit from comparatively lower city property taxes and utility bills than other municipalities.
Understanding the City’s Low Historical Property Tax Rate Each August, the Arlington City Council sets the City’s property tax rate as part of the annual budget approval process. And when you compare this to neighboring cities, you’ll find that Arlington’s property tax rate is lower than those in Mansfield, Kennedale, Dalworthington Gardens, Fort Worth and Dallas.
Arlington's Property Tax Exemptions Help Save Residents Money For decades, the City Council has authorized a variety of exemptions to provide property tax relief for Arlington residential property owners.
City Recognized for Outstanding Fiscal Stewardship and Transparency The City of Arlington continues to be recognized for its strong financial performance and commitment to transparency, earning accolades from national and state organizations.