The city manager’s office is in ongoing discussions with the Denton City Council on next year’s proposed budget, attempting to address a possible $14 million shortfall and the increased costs of offering services.

Senior city staff have also requested help from the community by releasing a city budget simulator for fiscal year 2025-26 to solicit input on property tax increases and funding for administrative, community and neighborhood services, public safety and transportation. The city’s budget simulator will be online until Sept. 9.

Council members discussed the property tax rate Tuesday with staff, who have proposed a rate of $0.59542 per $100 property valuation. For a home with a taxable value of $200,000, that would mean a city tax bill of $1,171.

The proposed rate is one penny m

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