FY 2027 Budget and 2027-2032 Bond Program Infrastructure Priorities
San Antonio
Summary
The council was set to receive a briefing and vote on a resolution for the next bond program — about $617 million in total investment including streets, drainage, parks, facilities and housing. Earlier discussion flagged that anything above roughly $442 million could require a property tax increase, and a proposed stormwater fee increase of roughly $0.25-0.26 per month would fund drainage projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 5
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Potential property tax increase above the $442 million level, plus a stormwater fee increase reaching about $0.84 per month for the average home by the end of five years.
Residents across districts depending on street, drainage, park and housing projects funded.
Ratepayers facing the stormwater fee increase and taxpayers if the bond exceeds the no-tax-increase capacity.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council A Session - Oct 29, 2026
The council was set to receive a briefing and vote on a resolution for the next bond program — about $617 million in total investment including streets, drainage, parks, facilities and housing. Earlier discussion flagged that anything above roughly $442 million could require a property tax increase, and a proposed stormwater fee increase of roughly $0.25-0.26 per month would fund drainage projects.
City Council B Session - Oct 14, 2026
The city is preparing its next major bond program to fund infrastructure like streets, drainage, and parks. Residents will have opportunities through a community committee process to help prioritize neighborhood projects.
Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks Advisory Board - Oct 6, 2026
The board was set to receive a briefing on the 2027 Proposed Bond Program, which will shape future investments in city streets, bridges, and sidewalks.
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
The board was scheduled to discuss the bond process, determining how future parks and recreation capital improvement projects are funded and prioritized.
City scraps plans for parking garage as part of Project Marvel improvements in 2027 bond
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Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Advisory Board - Sep 8, 2026
The board reviewed upcoming funding proposals for city streets, bridges, and sidewalks to help shape infrastructure investments across San Antonio.
San Antonio narrows to-do list of 2022 bond projects as council mulls 2027 budget and bond
It’s been a year since the city created a new department tasked with bringing new streets, drainage, parks, police substations and other major construction projects across the finish line. Since then, 78% of th...
San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Jul 22, 2026
The library board is reviewing proposed guiding principles and project ranking criteria to help shape the San Antonio Public Library's participation in the upcoming 2027 bond program.
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