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Financial Governance Policies

Killeen City Council adopted the comprehensive Financial Governance Policies (PDF) on February 22, 2022. Financial policies provide the basic framework for fiscal management of the City. Formalizing practices as policies provides consistency, accountability and transparency.

The document is divided into 18 sections, most containing multiple subsections. Sections include:

  • Auditing
  • Budget
  • Capital expenditures
  • Debt
  • Internal controls among others

The new policies include recommendations from the management audit as well as established provisions in Texas Local Government Code and Property Tax Code, the City Charter, the Government Finance Officers Association and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

The policies are now in place and will be reviewed and adopted annually to ensure compliance and applicability.

capital project policies

Killeen City Council adopted the comprehensive Capital Projects Policies (PDF) on April 10, 2018. The City of Killeen capital projects policies set forth the basic framework for the planning, development, funding, and construction of capital improvement program projects for the City. 

These policies were developed within the parameters established by applicable provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, the City of Killeen Charter, and adopted City of Killeen master plans.

CITY BUDGET & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Review past and present City Budget Documents and Capital Improvement Plan Documents.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Review past and present Annual Financial Reports, financial reports and executive summaries.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Unclaimed Property (PDF) is presumed abandoned by the City of Killeen.  Any person possessing a legal or beneficial interest in the property may obtain information concerning the amount of the property from the City of Killeen Finance Department at 254-501-7730.

FY 2023 FEE SCHEDULE

FY 2023 Fee Schedule (PDF)

City Taxes

Ad Valorem Tax

The City levies ad valorem (property) taxes on land, buildings, and some business personal property within the City limits. This tax is used for two primary purposes:

  • First, a portion of ad valorem taxes is dedicated to the debt service on general obligation debt. This type of debt is issued to build large capital and infrastructure projects, such as fire stations, streets, and parks.
  • Second, the remainder of ad valorem taxes is used to fund general municipal operations, such as police, fire, streets, parks, library, and administration.

Ad valorem taxes are levied based on taxable values as of January of each year. Taxes are billed in October of that same year, and become delinquent February 1st of the next year.

The current tax rate is $0.6233, consisting of $0.1577 for debt service and $0.4656 for operations.

Sales Tax

The City levies a 1.50% sales and use tax on taxable transactions within the City limits. The total combined sales tax rate for Killeen is 8.25%, consisting of:

  • 6.25% State of Texas
  • 0.50% Bell County
  • 1.50% City of Killeen - general government purposes

More details on sales tax and Killeen's historical sales tax collections can be found on the State Comptroller's website.

Franchise Fees

Franchise fees are paid by utility companies providing service within the City of Killeen, and are assessed as a percent of utility billings. This fee is sometimes called a tax, but it is actually a fee for the utility's use of public streets, alleys, rights-of-way and easements owned by the City of Killeen. Franchise fees are used to maintain and build City streets, roads, bridges, and alleyways. More information on franchise fees and rates can be found in the General Fund Section of the budget document.

Hotel Occupancy Tax

The City levies a 7% tax on rooms or space in hotels within the City of Killeen. In addition, the State of Texas levies a 6% hotel tax, making the combined rate 13%. By State law, revenues from the City's hotel tax must be used to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry in Killeen.

Tax Data

Tax Data