What Is the Tomball Property Tax Rate After the 2026 Budget Vote?

By Alfred Castillo. Published October 10, 2026. Updated October 10, 2026.

What Is the Tomball Property Tax Rate for 2026-27?

The council adopted a city rate of $0.3409 per $100 of taxable value for fiscal year 2026-27, the same rate as the year before, according to Community Impact's Sept. 23, 2026 report. The fiscal year began Oct. 1, per Community Impact's July 24, 2026 budget coverage.

That rate sits above the city's no-new-revenue rate of $0.3296 per $100, also per the Sept. 23 report. The no-new-revenue rate is roughly the rate that would collect the same dollars from existing property as the year before. Holding flat brings in more dollars than dropping to that line would have.

Think of the price per gallon at the pump. The city left the price alone. What you pay depends on how many gallons your tank holds, and in tax terms the tank is your home's taxable value.

Why Did the Typical Bill Go Up If the Rate Stayed Flat?

City budget documents, as summarized by Community Impact on Sept. 23, 2026, estimate that a home at the median taxable value of $360,803 pays about $1,230 in city property tax. The prior-year estimate was about $1,174 on a median taxable value of $344,235.

That is about $56 more, and the median taxable value rose about 4.8% over the same stretch. Same rate, bigger base, bigger bill. A flat rate is not a flat bill.

Your own number will differ. Individual bills depend on appraised value and exemptions, per the same report. For a tax-specific question, a licensed CPA or your appraisal district is the right call. I am a real estate agent, not a tax adviser.

What Is the $31.67 Million Water and Wastewater Debt For?

Preliminary documents list about $31.67 million in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, per Community Impact on Sept. 23, 2026. The final amount depends on the bond sale. The money is for water and wastewater work, including expanding the South Wastewater Treatment Plant and improving the East Water Plant.

Council took a first step toward issuing up to $33 million for water and sewer work on July 20, per Community Impact on July 24, 2026, and approved the final reading of the debt ordinance on Sept. 21, per the Sept. 23 report.

The July 24 report says certificates of obligation like these can be repaid through property taxes and a limited pledge of water and sewer revenue, over a maximum of 40 years. A June 17, 2026 Community Impact budget preview said the city planned to offset a possible $33 million bond so it would not affect the tax rate. The flat rate adopted in September fits that plan.

What Else Was in Tomball's 2026-27 Budget Plan?

The proposed general fund, per Community Impact on July 24, 2026, showed about $43.06 million in revenue against about $43.42 million in spending, a planned gap of roughly $369,099 covered from reserves. Sales tax, at about $19 million, is the largest revenue source, and property tax is about $7.11 million. Those are July proposals, and I did not find final adopted totals in the September coverage.

The same report lists a separate capital projects fund of about $55.89 million, with more than $26 million for sewer, about $14.39 million for water and about $5.51 million for streets.

A June 17, 2026 Community Impact preview described proposed increases of 9.2% for residential water and wastewater rates and 5% for solid waste in fiscal year 2026-27. The September coverage did not mention utility rates, so check the city's adopted rate schedule before assuming those numbers held.

What Should Tomball Buyers and Sellers Do With This?

If you are buying, treat the city tax as one input. The county, school district and other taxing units add their own lines, so ask for a full tax estimate on the specific address. My payment estimator and closing cost guide show how taxes feed into monthly cost. Examples are illustrative only, not an offer or quote.

If you are selling, buyers will ask what the annual tax bill looks like. Pull your last bill, know your exemptions, and run my net proceeds guide before you set a number. I also track the corridor each month in my monthly housing updates.

I do not predict what values or taxes will do next. Metro is a brokerage, not a lender or appraiser, so for decisions with real dollars in them, talk to a licensed CPA, attorney or lender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Tomball raise its property tax rate in 2026?

No. The city's rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is $0.3409 per $100 of taxable value, the same as the prior year, per Community Impact on Sept. 23, 2026. Individual city bills can still rise when a property's taxable value rises.

Is the city rate my whole property tax bill?

No. The county, school district and other taxing units add their own lines. Ask for a full tax estimate on the specific address, and confirm it with the appraisal district or a licensed tax professional.

When did the new Tomball budget year start?

Community Impact reported on July 24, 2026 that the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, with final budget approval slated for Sept. 21.

What if I think my appraised value is wrong?

The appraisal district handles value disputes and sets the protest deadlines. I am a real estate agent, not a tax adviser, so check your district's current process or ask a licensed CPA or tax consultant.

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