2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget
Chambers County, Texas
Summary
The Commissioners Court reviewed the proposed $120 million county budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes funding for 24 new employees and a 2500 employee pay adjustment. The court also set a public hearing for September 22 on keeping the property tax rate flat at $0.439746 per $100 valuation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed budget totals approximately $120 million, maintaining the existing property tax rate.
Chambers County property owners benefit from a stable tax rate, while county employees benefit from proposed raises and benefits.
County taxpayers funding the increased personnel expenditures.
Mentions & discussions (16)
County approves 6 cent tax increase
LIBERTY— This week, Liberty County leaders passed a tax rate 6 cents higher than the current rate, while approving a lower budget in the upcoming fiscal year.The Liberty County Commissioners Court approved a ta...
Councilwoman’s maneuver comes up short
DAYTON — Councilwoman Sarah Vickery, a staunch advocate for lower taxes, did a little maneuvering Monday night that ultimately yielded a no-new-revenue rate. The process took a couple of twists and turns, but i...
Cleveland leaders adopt increased tax rate
CLEVELAND – Ratepayers could see a significant tax increase with the Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed budget adopted by the City Council, but it required an unusual procedural approach to gain approval.Representati...
Commissioners Court - Sep 22, 2026
The county adopted its 2027 budget and kept the property tax rate flat at $0.439746 per $100. Officials noted pressures from unfunded state mandates and rapid county growth.
County considers $68.7 million budget, tax increase
LIBERTY— County commissioners are considering a budget of $68.7 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year, along with a proposed increase in the tax rate.The Liberty County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Sept. 8, t...
It’s Budget Time in the County …
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print By Gloria Way As Chambers County grows, so does its annual budget. According to the official U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, the population was 57,594 residents, compared with 46,571 in the 2020 Census—an ...
Commissioners Court - Sep 8, 2026
The Commissioners Court reviewed the proposed $120 million county budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes funding for 24 new employees and a 2500 employee pay adjustment. The court also set a public hearing for September 22 on keeping the property tax rate flat at $0.439746 per $100 valuation.
Dayton considers raising taxes, finalizes $6m tax note
DAYTON— City leaders are mulling a slight tax increase as the deadline looms to lock in the budget for the coming fiscal year.The City Council during its Aug. 17 meeting held discussions focused on the upcoming...
Cleveland city leaders discuss sales tax shortfall and proposed property tax rate
News Cleveland City Coun...
Commissioners Court - Aug 25, 2026
The county approved a $2,500 cost-of-living pay raise for elected officials, alongside a $10,000 increase for the sheriff and higher certification pay for law enforcement officers.
Chambers County Elected Officials 2027 Salaries Revised
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print PreviousCapital highlights Week of August 17th – 21st, 2026 Local News August 24, 2026 The post Chambers County Elected Officials 2027 Salaries Revised appeared first on The Seabreeze Beacon.
Commissioners Court - Aug 11, 2026
The county is setting the stage for next year's budget. This is the primary way the county decides how to spend your tax dollars on services, roads, and public safety.
More Debt (?) … Dagley and Hammond Vote “NO”
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print By Gloria Way Legend has it that many, many years ago, Certificates of Obligation were created by the Texas legislature because municipal and county officials argued that emergencies and time-sensitive infras...
The legal fight over ‘Robin Hood’ renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.
Commissioners Court - Sep 9, 2025
The county is setting its tax rate and budget for the upcoming year. Residents asked questions about how leftover funds from past projects are handled.
Baytown residents will see tax, utility bills rise
Baytown residents will see tax, utility bills rise
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