The Richardson City Council will consider a property tax rate of $0.54218 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The rate applies to all taxable property within city limits as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Reese Pennington
September 23, 20261 min read
The Richardson City Council is scheduled to address the upcoming property tax rate during its Sept. 21, 2026 meeting.
The agenda item outlines a specific levy structure for the 2026-2027 period.
Officials will set the rate at $0.54218 per $100 of assessed valuation.
The proposed rate applies to all taxable property located within the corporate limits of Richardson.
The assessment baseline is fixed as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Property owners will see this rate applied to their recorded valuations for the upcoming fiscal cycle.
City staff will process the levy according to standard municipal procedures.
The finalized rate will determine property tax obligations for the designated period.
Council members will review the item before taking final action on the proposed levy structure.
City Council Meeting (2026-09-21). Retrieved from https://richardsontx.new.swagit.com/videos/401718
Reese Pennington
Reese Pennington covers Richardson city hall, the council, and county government.
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