Welcome to the 2026 TML Budget and Tax Rate Workshop!

This in-person workshop is designed for elected officials and city staff who have a role in developing or implementing the city’s budget.

Your next opportunity to attend:

• Dates and locations are TBD at this time.  Please check back beginning in March 2026.

The workshop will cover:

• An overview of budget and tax rate setting for cities
• Legal requirements for budget and tax rate setting
• Budgeting from a financial officer’s perspective
• The appraisal, assessment, and collections process
• Overview of city debt and how it factors into budget and tax rate
• Must-have resources

The workshop will conclude with an audience question-and-answer session with real-life city examples and issues that come up during the budget and tax rate setting process.