Austin College Tax Rate Approved for Lower Average Bills
The Austin Community College District approved a new property tax rate that will lower the average annual bill by 2.2%.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Taxes
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On September 14, 2026, the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees finalized a property tax rate of $0.103643 per $100 of valuation for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This shift is expected to decrease the average residential property tax bill by 2.2%.
Why it matters
While the tax rate includes a specific portion for debt service related to the 2022 General Obligation Bond Referendum, a concurrent decline in local property values results in a net reduction for the average homeowner. This revenue makes up 67% of the district's $583 million operating budget.
The board approved a total tax rate of $0.103643 per $100 of valuation, which generates the annual $557 tax amount for an average home valued at $537,358. This represents a 2.2% decrease in the average bill for district residents compared to the prior period.
The players
Austin Community College District Board of Trustees
The governing body responsible for setting local property tax rates and managing the district's $583 million operating budget.
The details
The newly adopted tax rate consists of $0.09 for maintenance and operations plus $0.013643 for debt service. This debt service component funds obligations from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Referendum. Although the rate is set, the actual bill for households is influenced by local property valuations, which are currently trending downward enough to offset the rate and lower the average annual tax obligation.
Timeline
July 2026: The board adopted the fiscal year 2027 operating budget.
September 14, 2026: The board approved the property tax rate.
Fiscal Year 2026-27: The effective period for the approved tax rate.
Money Landscape
This tax rate adjustment follows the requirements established by the 2022 General Obligation Bond Referendum. It reflects a standard cycle of managing debt service costs while balancing local property value fluctuations to stabilize the district's primary funding source.
Homeowners in the district should review their upcoming tax statements to see how this 2.2% average decrease applies to their specific property valuation. Seniors and residents with disabilities should confirm their eligibility for the $80,000 total exemption with a tax professional.
The takeaway
The district's move highlights how local property value shifts can counteract changes in tax rates to impact your net annual bill. Keep an eye on your property assessment notice, as this remains the most significant variable in your final annual tax obligation.
Further reading
Learn more about local fiscal policies and property obligations at Taxes.
More information
Access official college budget and tax rate information to review the district's financial details.
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