Austin seeks up to $14 million in state loans for solar
Austin City Council authorized applications for up to $14 million in LoanSTAR loans for solar on city facilities and approved $10 million in utility engineering contracts.
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Austin proposes $6.6 billion budget with higher utility costs
Austin’s proposed $6.6 billion budget would raise several utility and service fees, with the city estimating a $345.95 annual increase for a typical ratepayer.
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Austin manager proposes $6.6 billion budget amid fiscal pressure
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed a $6.6 billion operating budget July 16 as the City Council begins reviewing service priorities and reductions.
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Austin Council Advances $295 Million Parks and Libraries Bond
Austin City Council advanced a proposed $295 million parks and libraries bond for voter consideration on the potential November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Austin publishes affordable-housing compliance plan ahead of October 1 testing deadline
Austin Housing has established a phased plan to monitor more than 150 RHDA-supported properties, standardize reporting and improve tenant information, with testing and other tools scheduled through 2028.
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Austin considers new life-safety rules for small multifamily housing
Austin City Council approved a resolution July 23 initiating work on a proposed Houseplex code pathway for qualifying buildings with up to four attached units. City staff must report back by December 2026.
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Austin proposes $6.6 billion budget; final action remains pending
Austin released a proposed $6.6 billion fiscal-year budget on July 22, 2026, describing fiscal sustainability and high-priority community needs as central focuses. The proposal was not final, and Aug. 4 is listed as a budget-related date.
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Austin council advances charter-amendment package for Nov. 3 election
Austin City Council approved proposed charter amendments at its July 30 budget meeting, advancing measures on redistricting, recalls, city attorney authority, campaign finance and tax-rate reviews for a planned Nov. 3 special election.
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Austin city manager presents proposed $6.6 billion budget for Council review
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a proposed $6.6 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026–27 on July 16. The plan remains under City Council review, with discussion and adoption decisions expected during the August budget cycle.
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Austin advances $6.6 billion budget toward August adoption and tax-rate decision
Austin City Council has completed a public hearing on a proposed $6.6 billion fiscal 2026–27 budget and is scheduled to begin final adoption and consider a maximum property-tax rate Aug. 12.
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Austin opens public comment on proposed City Charter amendments
The City of Austin says public comment is open on proposed City Charter amendments following the Austin City Council’s July 28, 2026, meeting. The available city notice does not describe the proposals or list a final action date.
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Austin council weighs 2026 bond package for pools, parks and city facilities
Austin City Council has not called a 2026 bond election, but a decision window is approaching on whether voters could consider a package covering parks, pools, transportation and community facilities.
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Austin budget review leaves tax and fee changes unresolved
Austin City Council discussed a proposed $6.6 billion FY 2026-27 budget July 28, but tax, fee and spending decisions remain open before the July 30 hearing.
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Austin City Council reviews $6.6B proposed budget: taxes, fees, and key dates
Austin TX – Proposed $6.6B budget includes a $0.57953 property-tax rate; typical homeowner +$14.49/month. Tax-rate hearing July 30, adoption Aug. 12-14.
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Austin’s $6.6B proposed budget goes to July 22 hearing: property taxes, social cuts
Austin’s July 22 budget hearing starts the public review of the City Manager’s $6.6B proposal, with proposed higher property taxes and social service cuts.