The city of Renton is increasing property taxes and cutting its electronic home monitoring program in its 2026 budget adjustments.

On Nov. 3, the Renton City Council approved three ordinances to alter the revenue and expenses in 2026: 2026 Property Tax Levy, 2026 Property Tax and 2026 Budget Adjustment.

The first ordinance establishes the property tax levy for 2026 for general city operation purposes at $26,770,023. The amount includes new construction and improvements to property, a re-levy of prior year refunds and any increase in the value of state-assessed property.

The second ordinance authorizes a one percent increase in the property tax for 2026. In a presentation earlier this year, Renton Finance Administrator Kari Roller said this will result in an estimated $5 tax increase for

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