The Denton City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and schedule of fees for city services at its Sept. 22 meeting, adopting a spending plan totaling $2,223,047,485.
The adopted FY 2027 budget includes a General Fund budget of $233,411,949, a Capital Improvement Program budget of $1,425,504,000 and 1,903 full-time equivalents.
The budget also sets a property tax rate of $0.548485 per $100 valuation, described by the city as an approximate five-cent decrease from the previous year.
The fee schedule takes effect Oct. 1, 2026, and covers city services including emergency medical services, technical rescues, development services, and utilities including water, wastewater and drainage.
“This budget brings revenues and expenses into balance, sustaining the core services our community relies on,” said Interim City Manager Cassey Ogden. “It represents the outcome of months of thoughtful, collaborative work involving City Council, the City Manager’s Office, and staff across the entire organization. Together, we’ve crafted a plan that responsibly manages public resources while making intentional investments that strengthen Denton’s future.”
FY 2027 budget details
- Approved: Sept. 22
- Total budget: $2,223,047,485
- General Fund: $233,411,949
- Capital Improvement Program: $1,425,504,000
- Staffing: 1,903 full-time equivalents
- Property tax rate: $0.548485 per $100 valuation
- Fee schedule effective date: Oct. 1, 2026
- More information: www.cityofdenton.com/budget
The city said additional information and an overview of the FY 2027 Budget, Capital Improvement Program and fee schedule as presented to the City Council are available online.