Austin Budget Raises Costs, Boosts Services | Austin News

Austin’s $6.6 billion budget hits hard—property taxes maxed out at 3.5%, plus steeper utility fees, adding $400+ annually for most homeowners. But there’s good news too: social services are restored and expanded, homelessness programs get new funding, public safety stays strong, and a brand-new emergency comms office is on deck. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4005beb25e01e82e