Summary
The city is moving forward with its budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.506080 per $100 of value. Although the rate drops by a fraction of a cent, rising property values mean median homestead taxes will increase slightly to $1,062.26.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Establishes a total tax levy of $140,577,516 to fund general operations and debt service.
All city residents benefit from continued municipal services and infrastructure maintenance funded by the general fund.
Taxpayers experiencing rising property valuations may see an increase in their overall tax burden despite the fractional rate decrease.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council advances $1.02 billion budget and tax rate
Side exit of the Aldo Tatangelo City Council Chambers at Laredo City Hall on Sept. 14, 2026. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesLaredo City Council unanimously advanced a proposed $1.02 billion fiscal year 20...
City Council — September 14, 2026
The city is moving forward with its budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.506080 per $100 of value. Although the rate drops by a fraction of a cent, rising property values mean median homestead taxes will increase slightly to $1,062.26.
Laredo council to vote on property tax rate reduction
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council met Monday, Sept. 14, for a special called meeting that included a public hearing and introductory ordinance for the adoption of the city’s property tax rate for 2026.C...
Laredo council advances new budget, addresses infrastructure repairs
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council met in a special noon session Monday, Sept. 14, to advance its new budget and address infrastructure repairs.Council members moved forward a proposed property tax r...
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