The Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees met on Oct. 5 and unanimously approved a flat property tax rate of $1.0119 per $100 of home valuation. The decision, made without debate, preserves the district’s lowest tax rate in 34 years, according to executive director of communication Holly Mason.
Impact on homeowners
Based on the Harris Central Tax Office’s calculation that the average taxable home value in the district is $190,730, the average residence will owe roughly $1,930 in school taxes. That figure reflects a $7.49 increase from the prior year, driven solely by a rise in the average taxable value of homes.
Revenue outlook
With the adopted rate, Klein ISD projects local revenue of $5,854 per student and state revenue of $8,011 per student for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. While local revenue per student will edge higher, state revenue per student is expected to dip by $326 compared with the previous year.
Budget and calendar decisions
The board also approved the FY 2026‑27 budget on June 8, which anticipated maintaining the same tax rate as the prior year. In addition, trustees adopted an academic calendar for the 2027‑28 school year, selecting option A, which 72.3% of survey participants preferred. The survey, which included 7,371 employees, students, and parents or guardians, set the first day of school for Aug. 11, 2027, and the last day for May 26, 2028. The calendar provides four teacher and staff workdays and includes scheduled fall and mid‑winter breaks. High school, intermediate, and elementary school hours will remain unchanged.
Community response
Community members who participated in the survey expressed satisfaction with the stability of the tax rate and the continuity of the academic schedule. The board’s unanimous vote underscores a commitment to fiscal prudence while ensuring that educational programs remain adequately funded.
Looking ahead
District officials will continue to monitor property valuations and state funding formulas to maintain a balanced budget. The flat tax rate, coupled with modest revenue adjustments, aims to support the district’s educational mission without imposing a significant new burden on homeowners.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.
