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Commissioners Court · September 14, 2026
Collin County Raises Tax Rate, Opens Door To New Celina-Area PID
Collin County Commissioners Court on Sept. 14 approved a higher county tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2027, a move that will affect property owners across the county, including residents in Celina. The court also approved creation of a new public improvement district in unincorporated Collin County tied to a Celina-area development, while discussing a legislative push for county noise authority that could matter in fast-growing areas near the city.
County Approves Higher Tax Rate
Commissioners approved a total county property tax rate of 0.151414, which the court said is effectively a 2.44% increase in the tax rate. The vote was 4-1. For Celina homeowners and businesses on the Collin County side, that means the county portion of property tax bills will rise under the new budget, even though officials said they stayed below the maximum rate allowed without an election.
Budget Passes After Debate Over Spending Cuts
The court adopted the FY 2027 county budget on a 4-1 vote after a lengthy debate over whether departments should be told to cut another 2.76% to avoid raising taxes. That proposal failed for lack of a second. For Celina residents who rely on county courts, law enforcement, elections and road-related services, the adopted budget keeps those county operations moving forward as officials set spending for the next fiscal year.
Public Safety Remains Top County Spending Priority
During the budget presentation, county staff said public safety remains the county’s largest spending area, taking roughly a third of the general fund and 36 cents of every county tax dollar in one budget breakdown. That matters in Celina, where residents depend on county-funded sheriff, jail, court and related services, especially as growth continues in the city and nearby unincorporated areas. | 