Benbrook council approves 2026 tax levy and ratifies property-tax revenue rate

The City Council approved an ordinance to fix and levy the 2026 ad valorem tax and separately ratified the property-tax revenue reflected in the FY 2026–27 budget at a rate of 0.576304.

Councilmember Tyner moved to adopt the tax ordinance and Councilmember Franklin (recorded) seconded; the City Secretary conducted a roll-call vote and the Mayor announced the motion carries. For the separate ratification of the property-tax revenue, Councilmember Moore moved and the motion was seconded; the roll call again recorded affirmative votes and the Mayor announced the motion carries.

The council made no changes to the rate on the floor. Staff told the council that the taxpayer impact statement and related budget materials are posted on the city website for public inspection. The ratified revenue rate (0.576304) is the figure reflected in the adopted budget.