OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Public Schools board unanimously approved its 2026-27 budget Monday night, raising the property tax levy rate and leaving neighbors facing higher tax bills.
The 9-0 vote raises the tax levy by 8 cents, bringing the rate to $1.21 per every $100 in property value — a roughly 7% increase over last year.
OPS Boardmember Gini Magnuson, who represents Subdistrict 5, said the levy increase was not taken lightly…