Arlington homeowners could see their property tax bill go up by an average of $12.28 a month in 2026 as the city council considers raising tax rates to close a projected $25 million budget deficit .

Increasing the property tax rate by 3 cents per $100 of property value would provide the city with more than $11 million in revenue next year, City Manager Trey Yelverton told the council during a Tuesday afternoon work session.

The city council has not held any votes on the tax rate and Yelverton said the city is planning a town hall to discuss the possible increase before asking the council to make a decision.

Arlington's budget woes come after an unprecedented number of successful property value protests and the decision by the Tarrant Appraisal District to delay home value assessment

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