Dayton City Council Adopted Budget and Tax Rate

The city council approved the 2026-27 fiscal budget and established a new property tax rate.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in City Hall

Dayton City Council Adopted Budget and Tax Rate

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Dayton officials have passed the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and finalized a new property tax rate following public hearings. The approved measure sets the rate at $0.652895245 per $100 of taxable value.

Why it matters

The council adopted the no-new-revenue tax rate to fund the approved budget while addressing increased revenue requirements for the coming year. This adjustment balances the city's financial obligations with the projected costs of municipal services.

The council set the property tax rate at $0.652895245 per $100 of taxable value, an increase from the current $0.647592784 rate. The median homestead tax bill is estimated at $1,436.59 under the new budget.

The players

Sarah Vickery

She serves as a city councilwoman and cast the lone opposing vote against the property tax rate.

The details

The city council approved Ordinance O2026-31, which mandates the spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition to the budget adoption, the council authorized $825,729.79 for new police camera equipment and the purchase of two new lift station pumps.

September 21, 2026: The city council adopted the budget and tax rate.
October 1, 2026: The new fiscal year begins.
October 6, 2026: National Night Out will occur at the Dayton Community Center.
September 30, 2027: The fiscal year concludes.

Political Context

The council's decision to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate follows the protocol of the no-new-revenue tax rate policy. Opposition from individual council members reflects a divide over the balance between increasing municipal service funding and minimizing tax burdens.

Homeowners in the city can expect their property tax bills to reflect the new $0.652895245 rate, with the median homestead payment totaling $1,436.59. These adjustments will take effect when the city begins its new fiscal year on October 1.

The takeaway

The budget adoption marks a shift toward updated infrastructure and public safety technology investments for the city. Residents should prepare for the implementation of the new tax rates as the city transitions into the 2026-27 fiscal calendar.