Tax Rates
PROPOSED TAX RATE NOTICES
TAX YEAR 2022 (FISCAL YEAR 2023)
The Notices below are required as part of the Truth in Taxation process. A City Council Budget Workshop was held at the August 16th Council meeting. A Public Hearing on the Budget will be held on September 6th. The Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Rate and Budget are scheduled to be adopted on September 6, 2022.
Tax Rates at a Glance
Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023) | |
|---|---|
| City of Forney | $0.434551 |
| Kaufman County | $0.416262 |
| Forney Independent School District | $1.3546 |
| Total Tax Rate per $100 of Assessed Value | $2.205413 |
Please note, these tax rates represent the rates paid by citizens who own property within the Forney city limits. Properties with Forney addresses located outside of the city limits will pay taxes to different entities. Please see your tax bill or visit the Kaufman County Tax Office website for more information.
Along with the tax rates, the City has released an online tool that will allow the residents to calculate their estimated tax amount, while simultaneously comparing it to other local municipalities. This interactive spreadsheet titled "My Tax Dollars" (XLS).
Sales Tax Rates | |
|---|---|
| State | 6.25% |
Local Sales Tax | |
| City of Forney | 1.00% |
| Property Reduction Tax | 0.50% |
| Economic Development Corporation | 0.50% |
| Total Sales Tax Rate | 8.25% |
Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate | |
|---|---|
| State | 6.00% |
| City of Forney | 7.00% |
| Total | 13.00% |
To easily fill out your report of hotel occupancy tax, please fill out the PDF form link: CoF-Hotel-Occupancy-Tax-Form (forneytx.gov)