Your City Budget
The City of Farmers Branch's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. Each year, the City's budget planning process begins in February and continues until the budget is approved in September. Residents and business owners are encouraged to learn the budget process, actively participate, and contribute to shaping the future of Farmers Branch.
Tax Rate & Budget Notices
This notice provides information about two tax rates. The no-new-revenue tax rate would impose the same amount of taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. The voter-approval tax rate is the highest tax rate a taxing unit can adopt without holding an election. In each case, these rates are calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes by the current taxable value, with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.
Notice About 2026 Tax Rates (PDF)
Truth in Taxation
Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (PDF)
Tax Code Section 26.18
The FY 2026-27 budget was adopted on September 15, 2026
- FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget (PDF)
- FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget in Brief (PDF)
- FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget (PDF)
- Proposed Budget in Brief 2026-27 (PDF)
Budget Workshops & Town Halls
- Budget Workshop 1 - April 21, 2026 - View
- Budget Workshop 2 - May 5, 2026 - View
- Budget Workshop 3 - June 2, 2026 - View
- Budget Workshop 4 - June 16, 2026 - View
- Budget Workshop 5 - July 7, 2026 - View
- Budget Town Hall Meeting - August 25, 2026
After-Action Report for the first three Budget Workshops (PDF)
The 2025-26 fiscal year budget was adopted on September 16, 2025. View the FY 2025-26 Adopted and Amended Budget (PDF)
Public Input Opportunities
Farmers Branch residents and businesses were encouraged to provide their input on budget priorities by attending the Budget Town Hall Meeting that was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at The Branch Connection.
Past Budget Workshops & Meetings
- September 2 - City Council Meeting After Action Report (PDF) | Agenda Item K1 | Agenda Item L2
- August 26 - Budget Town Hall After Action Report (PDF)
- August 12 - Proposed Budget & Housing Policy Roundtable | After Action Report (PDF)
- July 15 - Council Meeting | Discuss the City Manager's Proposed Balanced Budget
- June 24 - Budget Workshop
Have budget questions? Email us