Tax Rates

PROPOSED TAX RATE NOTICES  

TAX YEAR 2023 (FISCAL YEAR 2024)

The Notices below are required as part of the Truth in Taxation process.  A Public Hearing on the Budget will be held on September 5th, 2023. The Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Rate and Budget are scheduled to be adopted on September 5, 2023.

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 is titled "My Tax Dollars" (XLS).

Sales Tax Rates

State6.25%
Local Sales Tax
City of Forney1.00%
Property Reduction Tax0.50%
Economic Development Corporation0.50%
Total Sales Tax Rate8.25%


Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate
State6.00%
City of Forney7.00%
Total13.00%


To easily fill out your report of hotel occupancy tax, please fill out the PDF form link: CoF-Hotel-Occupancy-Tax-Form (forneytx.gov)