Austin voters will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide two bond propositions totaling $295 million for parks and libraries.
AUSTIN, Texas — Voters will decide this November whether to approve two bond propositions totaling $295 million for upgrades in parks and libraries, while also electing city council representatives in five districts and considering amendments to the city charter.
The Austin City Council officially called the Nov. 3, 2026, election during its budget meeting Thursday.
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The largest bond proposal would authorize $260 million for parks and recreation projects, including renovating or replacing park and recreation buildings, improving aquatic facilities, upgrading park infrastructure and obtaining additional parkland.
The city said a separate $35 million bond proposition would fund design improvements at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Library and a future Colony Park Branch Library.
Voters will consider each bond proposition independently.
If approved, the city would issue the bonds over time as projects move forward, repaying the debt through property tax revenue.
City officials said it estimates that a homeowner with a non-senior homestead valued at $471,603 would pay about $6.93 more in property taxes annually over an anticipated six-year bond schedule.
Once all debt has been issued, the total annual tax impact is estimated at $41.60.
The bonds aren’t the only items on the ballot.
Voters in City Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9 will also elect their representatives.
The ballot will also include several proposed amendments to the Austin City Charter.
Additional election information, including ballot language, voter registration deadlines, early voting dates and polling locations will be available through the City of Austin as the election approaches.