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Tax Rate Increase

San Antonio

Summary

Residents and officials discussed the proposed property tax rate and budget, highlighting community concerns over service levels, tax burdens, and departmental fees.

At a glance

Total mentions
11
Last 30 days
11
Importance
60

Rising — being discussed more frequently. 11 mentions in the last 30 days.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Directly impacts property owners' tax liabilities and city revenue collection for the fiscal year.

✅Who benefits

City services and programs funded through the annual budget.

⚠️Who could be affected

Property owners facing potential tax increases.

Mentions & discussions (11)

MeetingOct 1, 2026

City Council A Session - Oct 1, 2026

Residents and officials discussed the proposed property tax rate and budget, highlighting community concerns over service levels, tax burdens, and departmental fees.

Texas ScorecardSep 29, 2026

San Antonio Residents Face First Property Tax Hike in 33 Years

San Antonio Residents Face First Property Tax Hike in 33 Years Texas Scorecard

San Antonio ReportSep 27, 2026

Counting the costs: Here’s how the dust settled on local tax increases and fees

Counting the costs: Here’s how the dust settled on local tax increases and fees San Antonio Report

KENS 5Sep 26, 2026

From Alamodome parking to food truck inspections, here are all the City of San Antonio fees that will increase on Oct. 1

City staff proposed more than 170 modified individual fees to help offset a budget deficit. They impact a range of San Antonio services.

KTSASep 18, 2026

San Antonio City Council approves first tax hike in 34 years

San Antonio City Council approves first tax hike in 34 years KTSA

kens5.comSep 17, 2026

San Antonio leaders cap 'tumultuous' budget season with first property tax hike in decades

San Antonio leaders cap 'tumultuous' budget season with first property tax hike in decades kens5.com

KENS 5Sep 17, 2026

San Antonio leaders cap 'tumultuous' budget season with first property tax hike in decades

City Council's approval of a 3.9% property tax hike for 2027 marks the end of budget talks that were often contentious.

San Antonio ReportSep 17, 2026

‘We punted’: San Antonio approves first tax increase without mayor’s support

‘We punted’: San Antonio approves first tax increase without mayor’s support San Antonio Report

KENS 5Sep 17, 2026

San Antonio City Council set to vote on $4.4 billion budget, possible property tax increase

City leaders are weighing a 3.9% property tax rate increase as they work to close a projected $158 million budget gap over the next two years.

KSATSep 16, 2026

San Antonio City Council faces tough choice: Raise taxes for first time in 34 years or make deeper cuts

San Antonio City Council faces tough choice: Raise taxes for first time in 34 years or make deeper cuts KSAT

San Antonio ReportSep 16, 2026

Alamo Colleges District increases tax rate to address budget shortfall for the first time in more than a decade

The Alamo Colleges District board of trustees voted on Tuesday evening to raise its property tax rate for the first time in more than a decade.Alamo Colleges District increases tax rate to address budget shortfall for the first time in more than a de...

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