Facing Deficit, San Antonio Could Raise Property Tax Rate for First Time in 33 Years

City ratepayers facing biggest rates rise in 14 years

The City of Greater Geraldton has issued a notice of intention to raise the annual household rates, which could be the highest rate increase in 14 years.

Facing deficit, San Antonio could raise property tax rate for first time in 33 years

The City of San Antonio is getting ready to break out the budget machete and could consider property tax raises.City staff are recommending both tactics as part of a plan to combat a growing budget deficit in the general fund, which could balloon to more than $250 million within five years. “It’s not lost upon me that the city hasn’t increased the tax rate in 33 years,” City Manager Erik Walsh told council members during a Wednesday budget brief…

San Antonio will propose higher tax rate for first time in 33 years

Texas law allows cities to collect up to 3.5% more revenue from property taxes over the previous year without asking voters' permission.‘A negative position’: San Antonio will propose higher tax rate for first time in 33 years was first posted on May 6, 2026 at 3:51 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright…