Summary
A new monthly fee — about $3 for single-family homes — will fund street maintenance, bringing in roughly $27.4 million a year starting FY2028. Critics called it a tax-by-another-name; the council added reporting safeguards before passing it 11-0.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3/month per single-family household, with commercial properties paying by a vehicle-miles formula — roughly $27.4 million a year citywide.
Drivers on Fort Worth's roughly 8,600 lane miles of deteriorating streets.
Households skeptical of stacked fees on water bills; some residents called it regressive.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Fort Worth households will get new fee tacked onto their water bills
Fort Worth households will get a new fee tacked onto their monthly water bill, money that will go toward road maintenance. None amccoy@star-telegram.com ...
Fort Worth street maintenance fee to close gap on repair, upkeep costs
About 25% of Fort Worth streets require reconstruction — a number the city is hoping to reduce with a potential street maintenance fee. (Drew Shaw | Fort Worth Report) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/1...
City Council Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
A new monthly fee — about $3 for single-family homes — will fund street maintenance, bringing in roughly $27.4 million a year starting FY2028. Critics called it a tax-by-another-name; the council added reporting safeguards before passing it 11-0.
District 4 FY2027 Budget Meeting - Aug 27, 2026
The city is introducing a new fee to pay for road maintenance before streets fall into disrepair. Officials argue it's cheaper than waiting for a bond project.
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