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Tarrant County proposes lower property tax rate for 4th consecutive year
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Penelope Rivera | KERA News , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway A proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year includes 46 new county positions and changes to financial distributions among departments.
Tarrant County is considering a lower property tax rate for the fourth year in a row. A proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year includes 46 new county positions and changes to financial distributions among departments. 6 cents per $100 valuation, slightly lower than the previous year.
This would result in an average tax bill of about $516 for a home with a taxable value of nearly $278,000. Further details on the proposal are available, including a breakdown of the tax rate and bills since 2017. The county commissioners are expected to make a decision on the proposal next month.
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Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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