The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees voted to approve the College’s tax rate for 2025-26. The unanimous decision happened during the board’s regular meeting on Monday, September 8.

The tax rate of $0.1034 (10.34 cents) per $100 valuation ($0.0900 for Maintenance & Operations and $0.0134 for Debt Service).  

This means the average property owner in the ACC District will see a 1.6% increase in their ACC tax bill. Based on the adopted rate, the annual amount of taxes imposed on an average home valued at approximately $543,000 will be $562 for the year.

The new rate supports ACC’s approved fiscal year 2026 budget. ACC’s tax rate continues to rank among the lowest of Texas community colleges.

Property Tax Exemptions Remain

ACC continues to offer some of the most generous tax exemptions in the region:

• Homestead exemption: ACC provides a $5,000 homestead exemption to all residential taxpayers (or 1% of property value, whichever is greater).
• Exemption for seniors (65+) and homeowners with disabilities: The College also provides an additional $75,000 exemption for seniors and homeowners with disabilities, for a total homestead exemption of $80,000.00.
• Commercial property owners: Commercial properties are taxed at the same rate as residential property; however, per Texas Property Tax Code, commercial properties are taxed on both real property and personal property, while residential properties are only taxed on real property.

Annual Budget

In July, the Board adopted a $568 million operating budget for FY2026. Approximately 67% of ACC’s annual budget comes from property tax revenue, with additional support from tuition, fees, and state funding.

The board voted earlier this year to maintain in-district tuition rates for the 12th consecutive year.

For more information about the college’s budget and tax rate, visit the ACC Property Taxes web page.

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