Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate and Debt Service
Princeton
Summary
The council was scheduled to consider the certified 2026 appraisal roll (about $5.06 billion taxable value, up 9%) and set a proposed tax rate of $0.445102 per $100, with a public hearing August 17. Your property tax bill depends on these numbers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property tax bills for all Princeton homeowners are tied to the rate and the growing tax base.
Residents if the rate stays at the no-new-revenue level; the city's operating and debt budgets.
Property owners facing higher debt service tax burdens.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Princeton
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Princeton Texas Public Policy Foundation
Special City Council - Aug 17, 2026
The city approved a debt tax rate of 20.5 cents to fund the second tranche of the 2023 parks bond without draining reserves, while pulling other tax and budget items for further evaluation.
City Council Work Session - Aug 17, 2026
The city is considering raising its debt service tax rate by about 3 pennies to 20.5 cents per $100 of valuation. This increase is needed to pay current debt obligations and fund the 2023 voter-approved parks bonds without severely draining city reserves.
City Council (Work) - Aug 10, 2026
The council was scheduled to consider the certified 2026 appraisal roll (about $5.06 billion taxable value, up 9%) and set a proposed tax rate of $0.445102 per $100, with a public hearing August 17. Your property tax bill depends on these numbers.
City tax rate set at 44 cents for $100 valuation
City tax rate set at 44 cents for $100 valuation Princeton Herald
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