What to Watch: Katy City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 2026-2027 Budget Monday
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The Katy City Council will convene Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall (901 Avenue C) for its regular meeting, where residents will have the opportunity to comment on the city’s proposed budget and tax rate.
The council will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget, with final adoption scheduled for September 28. The proposed tax rate is $0.420 per $100 of property valuation, down from the current rate of $0.425. According to the city’s taxpayer impact statement, a median-valued homestead property would see an estimated tax bill of $1,552.64 under the proposed budget—a decrease of $6.70 from the current fiscal year.
Council will also consider approving a $79,710 bid from Lonestar Turbo for a replacement blower at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, with a total project cost of $219,647 when including rental, installation, and engineering services. Funding would come from enterprise fund reserves and the 2026-2027 budget.
Additional items include approval of the Katy Boardwalk Reserve Section 1 subdivision plat (72 lots across 9.452 acres), a special warranty deed for a lift station property in Katy Court, and updated flood damage prevention ordinance amendments incorporating federal requirements.
The meeting will be livestreamed at cityofkaty.com/live. Residents interested in providing public comment may speak during the designated comment period at the beginning of the meeting.