Temple City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and five-year Business Plan. The annual FY27 budget funds City services, operations, and infrastructure for the coming year, while the five-year Business Plan provides a roadmap for addressing longer-term community needs and making strategic investments for Temple’s future.
Top 5 Things to Know About Temple's FY27 Budget & Business Plan
1. The average City of Temple property tax bill is expected to decrease
The FY27 property tax rate is $0.7500 per $100 of taxable value, an increase of $0.0501 from the previous year.
However, an increase in the tax rate does not necessarily mean an increase in the amount you pay. Based on an average homestead taxable value of $190,512, the estimated City property tax bill is expected to decrease by approximately $103.26 per year, or $8.61 per month. Individual tax bills will vary based on changes in each property's taxable value.
You can estimate your annual City taxes with this formula:
Property tax amount = (0.7500) x (taxable value of your property) / 100
It is important to note this calculation is only for the City's portion of the property tax bill. Other taxing entities, such as the school district and county, have their own tax rates. You can also visit bell.countytaxrates.com/tax, where you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, which also include county, school district, and other jurisdictions.
However, an increase in the tax rate does not necessarily mean an increase in the amount you pay. Based on an average homestead taxable value of $190,512, the estimated City property tax bill is expected to decrease by approximately $103.26 per year, or $8.61 per month. Individual tax bills will vary based on changes in each property's taxable value.
You can estimate your annual City taxes with this formula:
Property tax amount = (0.7500) x (taxable value of your property) / 100
It is important to note this calculation is only for the City's portion of the property tax bill. Other taxing entities, such as the school district and county, have their own tax rates. You can also visit bell.countytaxrates.com/tax, where you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, which also include county, school district, and other jurisdictions.
2. Public safety remains a top priority
The FY27 budget dedicates $63.7 million, 40.3% of General Fund expenditures, to public safety.
Additionally, the FY 27 budget and five-year business plan adds over 100 public safety positions, planning for three additional fire stations over the six-year planning period, and other investments to help meet the community’s public safety needs.
Additionally, the FY 27 budget and five-year business plan adds over 100 public safety positions, planning for three additional fire stations over the six-year planning period, and other investments to help meet the community’s public safety needs.
3. Temple is investing in streets and essential infrastructure
The six-year Capital Improvement Program includes $9 million for pavement preservation, $9 million for road reconstruction and $193 million for water and wastewater infrastructure.
These investments address existing infrastructure needs, rehabilitate aging systems, expand capacity, improve resiliency and help maintain reliable services as Temple continues to grow.
These investments address existing infrastructure needs, rehabilitate aging systems, expand capacity, improve resiliency and help maintain reliable services as Temple continues to grow.
4. Utility rates change to support long-term system needs
The FY27 budget continues the City’s investment in reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste services. New utility rates will take effect October 1, 2026, and will be reflected on November bills.
Water and wastewater rates will be adjusted as part of the FY27 rate changes. Because charges vary based on water usage, meter size, and the services provided to each account, the impact on individual bills will vary.
The base residential solid waste rate will increase by $2 per month, plus applicable sales tax. Customers with additional carts or services may see a different increase based on their service level. Commercial solid waste rates will also be adjusted by approximately 3%.
These rate adjustments support the continued delivery of essential utility services, including system maintenance, rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, capacity needs, equipment replacement, and preventive maintenance.
Customers can visit templetx.gov/rates for a complete list of FY27 water, wastewater, solid waste, and other utility rates and fees.
Water and wastewater rates will be adjusted as part of the FY27 rate changes. Because charges vary based on water usage, meter size, and the services provided to each account, the impact on individual bills will vary.
The base residential solid waste rate will increase by $2 per month, plus applicable sales tax. Customers with additional carts or services may see a different increase based on their service level. Commercial solid waste rates will also be adjusted by approximately 3%.
These rate adjustments support the continued delivery of essential utility services, including system maintenance, rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, capacity needs, equipment replacement, and preventive maintenance.
Customers can visit templetx.gov/rates for a complete list of FY27 water, wastewater, solid waste, and other utility rates and fees.
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5. Parks and recreation remain an important part of Temple’s investment
The FY27 budget includes $23.7 million for Parks & Recreation, supporting park improvements, recreation programs and continued investment in community spaces. The City will also continue work on the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan, helping guide future improvements, and priorities for parks, trails and open spaces across Temple.
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The FY27 budget takes effect October 1, 2026.