Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate Adoption
Potter County
Summary
The county adopted a $94.9 million budget and proposed a 6.1% tax rate increase to fund operations and a 2% employee pay raise. Taxpayers will see an estimated $55 annual increase on a median-valued homestead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Increases property taxes by about $55 annually for a median-valued Potter County homestead.
County employees receiving raises and departments with funded operational requests.
Taxpayers facing increased property tax burdens.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioners' Court - Sep 14, 2026
The county adopted a tax rate of $0.62268 per $100 valuation, which will raise more maintenance and operations taxes than last year and increase taxes on a $100,000 home by about $55.73.
Commissioners' Court - Aug 24, 2026
The county adopted a $94.9 million budget and proposed a 6.1% tax rate increase to fund operations and a 2% employee pay raise. Taxpayers will see an estimated $55 annual increase on a median-valued homestead.
Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 12, 2026
The county is reviewing its upcoming budget, which currently reflects a tax increase of around 6% to cover rising operational costs, software licenses, and departmental requests. Officials discussed balancing employee raises with the financial strain on taxpayers.
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