Finance & Budget Department

Learn more about how property taxes work, what Truth-in-Taxation (TNT) means and why your property tax bill can change.

Public Safety Law Enforcement Proposed Property Tax Increase

Budget & Property Tax Rate Setting Process

November
Planning Phase
-Legislative body identify community goals and objectives
-Capital plans reviewed and updated

December
Budget Development Phase
-Budget calendar and instructions presented to departments

January-February
Budget Development Phase
-Departments budget options prepared and reviewed with City Manager

March
Budget Development Phase
-5 year budget forecast projected
-Compile City Manager recommended tentative budget

April-May
Tentative Budget Presentations/Public Hearings
-Tentative budget presentations
-Proposed Property Tax Impact Schedule available
-Hear public comment on tentative budget

June
Adopt Final (or interim) Budget & Set Certified Tax Rate
-Adopt Budget Document that includes an amended budget for current year, a final (or interim if proposing a property tax increase) budget for ensuing year (Jul 1-Jun 30), budget plan for 4 years beyond final budget year
-Set certified property tax rate (with or without tax rate increase)
-Adopt rate and fee schedule

July
If Proposing a Property Tax Increase
-Property valuation notices mailed
-Notice of property tax increase and public hearing available

August
If Proposing a Property Tax Increase
-Hear public comment on proposed property tax increase
-Adopt a final budget and tax rate

*Refer to City Council agendas and public notices for details on specific dates, times, and content.

Finance & Budget Department

Proposed Tax Increase

Public Safety Law Enforcement Proposed Property Tax Increase

Public Notices