Celina ISD homeowners will see a slightly lower school district property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27.
The Celina ISD Board approved a property tax rate of $1.2088 per $100 of property valuation at its Aug. 31 meeting. The new rate is slightly lower than the FY 2025-26 rate of $1.2089 per $100 of valuation.
But the tax rate is only part of the story. Average home values in Celina ISD also decreased compared with last year, according to certified totals from Collin and Denton counties.
Quick Summary
- Celina ISD approved a $1.2088 property tax rate per $100 of property valuation for FY 2026-27.
- The FY 2026-27 rate is slightly lower than the previous year’s $1.2089 rate.
- Based on the new rate and average taxable homestead value, the average CISD tax bill is expected to decrease by $272.97 for Collin County residents.
- The average CISD tax bill is expected to decrease by $793.39 for Denton County residents.
- The combined rate for CISD, the City of Celina, Collin County, and Collin College is $2.013111 per $100 of property valuation.
What Is the Celina ISD Property Tax Rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2026-27, Celina ISD approved a property tax rate of $1.2088 per $100 of property valuation.
That is a decrease from the district’s FY 2025-26 property tax rate of $1.2089 per $100 of valuation.
While the difference between the two rates is small, the rate itself is not the only factor affecting the amount homeowners pay in property taxes.
The average value of a home in Celina ISD also decreased compared with last year, based on certified totals from Collin and Denton counties.
How Much Could Celina ISD Tax Bills Decrease?
According to Community Impact, the combination of the FY 2026-27 property tax rate and the average taxable homestead value results in different estimated tax bill changes depending on the county.
For the average Collin County CISD resident, the district’s tax bill will decrease by $272.97.
For the average Denton County CISD resident, the district’s tax bill will decrease by $793.39.
These figures refer to the average taxable homestead values reported in the article. They should not be interpreted as a guaranteed decrease for every individual homeowner because the article’s figures are based on averages.
For Celina homeowners, the important takeaway is that both the district’s tax rate and average home values factor into the reported change in school district property taxes.
The Broader Property Tax Picture in Celina
Celina ISD is just one of several taxing jurisdictions that can appear on a homeowner’s property tax bill.
According to the Community Impact article, a resident paying taxes to Celina ISD, the City of Celina, Collin County, and Collin College will pay a combined rate of $2.013111 per $100 of property valuation.
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That gives homeowners a broader picture of the local property tax structure rather than looking at the Celina ISD rate by itself.
Other Local Tax and Bond Developments
The article also notes that several other jurisdictions approved their property tax rates for FY 2026-27.
In addition, Collin County and Collin College have both called bond elections for November 2026.
According to the article, Collin College officials do not expect its tax rate to increase if voters approve its proposed $600 million bond.
The article also reports that if voters approve Collin County’s proposed $817.5 million bond, residents could see a potential maximum debt service tax rate of 4.95 cents in 2031. The article states that this potential rate is flexible and dependent on population growth.
The November election information included in the article states that the last day to register to vote is Oct. 5, early voting runs Oct. 19-25, and Election Day is Nov. 3.
My Take as a Dallas-Fort Worth Realtor
My takeaway is that the small reduction in the Celina ISD tax rate is worth noting, but homeowners should not look at the tax rate in isolation.
The article shows why the taxable value of a home also matters when looking at the potential property tax bill. In this case, the lower Celina ISD rate and the decrease in average home values are both part of the reported reason for the lower average district tax bills.
If you’re buying a home in Celina, I would pay attention to the property’s tax information and not simply assume that every property will experience the same change shown by the county averages.
If you’re selling a home, understanding the property’s tax situation can also be useful when buyers are evaluating their total cost of ownership.
For me, the bigger takeaway is simple: when you’re evaluating a home in Celina, don’t look at the purchase price alone. Property taxes are another important part of the overall housing cost.
According to Community Impact, which reported on the Celina ISD Board’s Aug. 31 approval of the FY 2026-27 property tax rate and the reported impact on homeowners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Celina ISD property tax rate for 2026-27?
Celina ISD approved a property tax rate of $1.2088 per $100 of property valuation for fiscal year 2026-27. The FY 2025-26 rate was $1.2089 per $100.
How much is the average Celina ISD tax bill expected to decrease?
According to Community Impact, the average CISD tax bill is expected to decrease by $272.97 for Collin County residents and $793.39 for Denton County residents, based on the FY 2026-27 tax rate and average taxable homestead value.
Why are Celina ISD property tax bills expected to decrease?
The article identifies two factors: the Celina ISD property tax rate decreased slightly, and the average value of a home in CISD also decreased compared with the previous year.
What is the combined property tax rate for Celina ISD and other listed jurisdictions?
According to the article, a resident paying taxes to Celina ISD, the City of Celina, Collin County and Collin College will pay a combined rate of $2.013111 per $100 of property valuation.