Euless FY 2025–2026 Budget Highlights

The City of Euless is gearing up for another exciting year! The City Council approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 that keeps our community moving forward while continuing to deliver the high-quality services you count on every day.

From 24/7 police, fire, and EMS protection to beautiful parks, safe streets, and a thriving library, this budget ensures Euless remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Investing in the Community

Here are just a few of the ways your tax dollars will make a difference this year:

• Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements – Upgrades at SH10 & Dickey Drive and FM157 & Signet Drive, making mobility safer and smoother.
  
  
• Park Improvements – Upgrades at Kiddie Carr Park, South Euless Park, and the Parks at Texas Star, plus a feasibility study for expanding the Euless Family Life Center. These projects reflect resident input from the recently completed Parks Master Plan.
  
  
• New and Expanded Animal Shelter Services – Additional staff to care for animals at the new Euless Animal Shelter, scheduled to open in 2026.
  
  
• Aquatic Park & Natatorium Enhancements – Facility upgrades to expand family fun and fitness opportunities.
  
  
• Drone as First Responder Program – This program assists the Police Department by enabling them to react quickly and safely, and provide critical support on high priority calls.

And of course, the budget continues to fund street maintenance, water and wastewater line replacements, and city fleet updates, which are the backbone to keeping Euless running strong.

Property Taxes: The Breakdown

Property taxes remain the city’s largest revenue source. The tax rate will rise slightly, from 44.67¢ to 47.64¢ per $100 of value. However, actual bills vary depending on property values set by the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD), which declined slightly this year.

• For the average Euless home ($339,533 value with a 20% homestead exemption), the annual city tax bill will be about $1,294. That’s $107.85 per month, or $3.55 per day.
  
  
• For the average senior homeowner ($330,482 value with exemptions), the annual bill will be about $1,093—about $91.08 per month, or $2.99 per day.

And remember: If you’re 65 or older, the senior tax ceiling ensures your city tax bill will never rise above the amount you paid at age 65 (excluding improvements).

General Fund Revenues:

General Fund Expenditures:

Depending on which school district your home is in, the city property tax represents approximately 24-26% of a resident’s overall property tax bill. The total property tax bill also includes the respective school district, county, county hospital district and county college district.

Water & Wastewater: Addressing Rising Costs, Delivering Local Relief

The Trinity River Authority has increased its charges to the city, resulting in necessary rate adjustments:

• Water base rate: +$1
  
  
• Wastewater base rate: +$1
  
  
• Volume rate increases: +47¢ (water) and +54¢ (wastewater) per 1,000 gallons

Good news: To soften the impact, the City Council approved a residential rebate. Residents will receive a 75¢ per 1,000-gallon credit (up to 15,000 gallons per month) from the city’s rate stabilization fund.

How Your Sales Tax Dollars Are Put to Work

Every time you shop in Euless, a portion of the 8.25% sales tax comes right back into your community. For every dollar spent, Euless receives 2¢:

• ¼¢ – Reduces your property taxes
  
  
• ¼¢ – Supports crime control & prevention
  
  
• ½¢ – Funds economic development, parks, and the library
  
  
• 1¢ – Provides general city services When you spend in Euless, you’re investing back into Euless.

Learn More

The entire FY 2025–2026 budget is available on the city’s website, and in person at City Hall and the Euless Public Library.