LOCAL GOVERNMENT · NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Burnet Holds City Tax Rate As Growth Shapes New Budget
Burnet says its 2026–27 budget keeps the city tax rate at $0.6131 per $100 while adding public-safety and infrastructure investments.
Burnet city officials say the adopted 2026–27 budget maintains a city property tax rate of $0.6131 per $100 of taxable value. Officials also expect revenue gains from development and higher taxable values, a reminder that an unchanged rate does not guarantee an unchanged bill. The city identifies investments in public safety, electric resilience, water and wastewater systems, and flood recovery. Residents can review the adopted budget and their own property tax statements to see the local impact.
Source: Official information / source reporting. Original summary by Horseshoe Bay Now. Published November 4, 2026.