Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levies
Summary
Property owners will see a slight reduction in the primary property tax rate for the coming year, while street light improvement district levies were established to cover electrical costs across 139 districts.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lowers the primary property tax rate and sets primary and secondary levies for FY2026 adoption.
Property owners in Surprise receiving a tax rate reduction.
Property owners face continued tax levies, though primary tax rates saw a slight reduction.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City of Surprise Hires Nexxus on Budget Matters
City of Surprise Hires Nexxus on Budget Matters Legis1
General - Jun 16, 2026
The city set the property tax rate for the Marley Park community at $2.73 per $100 of assessed value to fund neighborhood infrastructure and debt. This rate hasn't changed since 2024 and raises about $2.17 million.
General - Jun 2, 2026
The Marley Park community is keeping its secondary property tax rate unchanged at $2.7294 per $100 of assessed value to fund district bonds and operations for the upcoming fiscal year. A $2.3 million final budget was also approved to manage district expenses.
Special City Council Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
The city approved its $1.01 billion final budget and held public hearings to keep property tax rates flat. Residents benefit from low overall tax rates while funding essential city services and capital projects.
Regular City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026
Council members discussed how construction sales tax funds roads and capital projects. With revenues leveling off after years of high growth, council plans to hold a fall retreat to review how these funds support city operations and public safety staffing.
Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026
The city is proposing a $975.9 million tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, facing slower revenue growth and high labor and inflation costs. Non-public safety departments face flat budgets while the city prioritizes core police and fire services.
General - May 5, 2026
The district is setting its spending limit at $2.35 million for next fiscal year, while keeping property tax rates steady for residents in Marley Park.
Regular City Council Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
The city initiated its budget planning process for fiscal year 2027, balancing service levels against growing infrastructure demands and reviewing citywide fee schedules.
Special City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025
The city approved its property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year, slightly lowering the primary property tax rate while holding the secondary rate steady. These taxes fund core city operations and debt obligations.
Special City Council Meeting - Jun 3, 2025
Property owners will see a slight reduction in the primary property tax rate for the coming year, while street light improvement district levies were established to cover electrical costs across 139 districts.
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