Tax Rates
THE CITY OF FORNEY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $12.78.
| POSTING OF TAX RATE AND BUDGET INFORMATION | TAX CODE SECTION 26.18 |
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| City of Forney PO BOX 826 101 E Main Street Forney, TX 75126 972-546-7300 | Website - www.forneytx.gov |
| City Council | |
| City Manager | |
| 2021 Budget | |
| 2020 Budget | |
| 2019 Budget | |
| Change in the amount of the budget from the preceding year | Increased $2,372,740 or 4.46% |
| Property Tax budgeted for Maintenance & Operations | |
| FY 2021 | $7,587,887 |
| FY 2020 | $6,720,728 |
| FY 2019 | $6,001,791 |
| Property Tax budgeted for Debt Service | |
| FY 2021 | $3,220,300 |
| FY 2020 | $3,374,506 |
| FY 2019 | $3,477,933 |
| Adopted Tax Rate for Maintenance & Operations | |
| FY 2021 | $0.378201 |
| FY 2020 | $0.386125 |
| FY 2019 | $0.393237 |
| Adopted Tax Rate for Debt Service | |
| FY 2021 | $0.160509 |
| FY 2020 | $0.193875 |
| FY 2019 | $0.227874 |
| Most Recent Financial Audit | |
| Fiscal Year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report |
Tax Rates at a Glance
Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 2019 (Fiscal Year 2020) | |
|---|---|
| City of Forney | 0.580000 |
| Kaufman County | 0.537112 |
| Forney Independent School District | 1.470000 |
| Total Tax Rate per $100 of Assessed Value | $2.58711 |
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 form (PDF).