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Budget in Brief

The City of Rowlett has adopted a $231.7 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027, maintaining the property tax rate at $0.807891 per $100 of taxable property value. The budget supports essential City services, public safety, infrastructure improvements and community programs, with $42.5 million allocated for major construction and rehabilitation projects.


Residents can explore the new FY2027 Budget in Brief for an overview of City spending, key investments and potential changes to monthly utility costs. The budget also includes $75,000 to support Rowlett’s 75th anniversary in 2027.



Click the button below to explore the FY2027 budget and view the full details.

 

CITY DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Rowlett Wins Award

Rowlett took home the Nuttiest Choice Award at the North Texas Food Bank’s Peanut Butter Bowl awards ceremony on October 13. Our competitors in Sachse earned the Top City Per Capita Award!


This friendly rivalry showed what our communities can accomplish together, raising enough online to provide 13,503 meals for North Texas families and collecting 2,332 pounds of peanut butter to help neighbors in need.

Trunk

or Treat

Get ready for a spook-tacular night at Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Rowlett!


Kids can trick-or-treat at decorated trunks, enjoy five kid-friendly carnival rides and dance along with DJ Josh. Food and marketplace vendors will also be on-site!


Want to join the fun as a trunk participant? Applications for trunk will close Monday, October 19.

Get Shredded With Us

Clear out clutter and protect your personal information at Keep Rowlett Beautiful’s Electronics, Cardboard Recycle and Paper Shred Event this Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rowlett High School.


Safely shred sensitive documents and responsibly recycle old electronics. Give unwanted items a fresh start while helping keep Rowlett clean!

Visit the link below for details.

Toddler Tuesdays

Make Tuesdays toddler time! Join us every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. for fun, play and opportunities for little ones ages 2-5 to learn, explore and make new friends. Cost is $3 per child. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information, call 972-412-6170.

WEEKLY DATES TO KNOW

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October 2026

City of Rowlett, Texas | 4000 Main Street | Rowlett, TX 75088 US