Garland homeowners are looking at a bigger city tax bill this fall—even though the city’s tax rate is technically going down.
According to the city’s official tax rate notice, the proposed rate of $0.6799 per $100 of assessed value is lower than last year’s $0.6897—but rising home values mean the average Garland homeowner will still pay more. The average taxable homestead value jumped 4% to $290,096, pushing the typical city tax bill to $1,972.36 this year, up $48 from $1,923.92 in 2025.
That $48 increase reflects something larger happening across the city’s tax base. Total property tax revenue citywide would climb by $10,637,001—a 6% jump—reaching about $198.9 Million in 2026.
Why this rate triggers a November vote
Here’s the wrinkle: the proposed rate of $0.6799 exceeds what state law calls the “voter-approval rate”—the highest rate a city can set without asking voters first. Garland’s voter-approval rate this year is $0.6433 per $100…