Bryan’s property tax rate will remain unchanged at $0.624000 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2026-27 fiscal year after council members unanimously approved the rate on Sept. 15.
Some context
The rate has remained at $0.624000 since Fiscal Year 2022-23, when it was lowered. According to the city, Bryan has not increased its property tax rate since Fiscal Year 1998-99.
Deputy City Manager Hugh Walker said maintaining the rate comes as the cost of services and materials continues to rise, including public safety vehicles, road repairs and other city needs.
Mayor Bobby Gutierrez said the city chose to maintain the rate to provide stability for residents while continuing to fund public safety, infrastructure and other services.
Cost to taxpayers
Bryan estimates the unchanged rate will result in an average property tax bill increase of about $30, although individual bills will vary based on changes in property values. Property values are determined annually by the Brazos Central Appraisal District.
The breakdown
Bryan City Council adopted a $569,013,800 total budget on Sept. 8, making it the city's largest budget of the decade so far.
About 80% of Bryan’s anticipated property tax revenue will go toward the General Fund, which supports services including police and fire protection, parks and recreation, libraries, road maintenance, planning and inspections, the city said in a news release. The remaining 20% will support debt service and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones.
Before you go
Council members also unanimously approved the required ratification of the property tax revenue increase reflected in the FY 2027 budget.
The full city budget is available here through the city of Bryan or in person at the Clara B. Mounce Library.
