Summary
The new city budget raises property tax revenue by about $1.28 million — a 16.29% jump. The tax rate goes from $0.5718 to $0.7007 per $100 valuation, so a median home's estimated bill rises from about $536 to about $1,028. The rate sits at the de minimis rate, above the no-new-revenue rate.
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Last discussed Aug 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Median homeowners will pay an estimated $1,027.59 in city property tax, up $491.63 from the current year.
City services funded by the budget — including public safety, infrastructure, and quality-of-life programs under the council's strategic plan — benefit all residents.
Property owners, especially those on fixed incomes, face a substantially higher annual tax bill.
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