Jonestown Finance, Tax, & Budget Department
The Finance Department is responsible for administering all of the City’s financial activities involving accounting, payroll, budget operations and treasury management. This department does not collect fines related to citations. Payment of fines for citations is processed through the Municipal Court Site.
Other duties include processing accounts payable transactions, producing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, administering the City’s cash management, and maintaining the City’s fixed assets.
Property Tax Information for Jonestown Texas
Jonestown, Texas, is located in Travis County. If you have any questions about your property taxes, please use the links below to contact the appropriate agency.
Property tax information can be found on the Travis County Tax Office website.
If you have questions about an appraisal, contact theTravis Central Appraisal District.
To apply for your homestead exemption Visit TCAD.
For Financial Documents, such as Adopted/Amended Budgets, or Audits, please Visit our Documents Page
City Tax Rates
| Tax Type | Tax Rate, FY 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Property Tax M&O rate | 0.3574/$100 valuation | In 2018, the homestead exemption was increased to the greater of $5,000 or 20% of the appraised value. |
| Property Tax I&S rate | 0.0616/$100 valuation | In 2018, the homestead exemption was increased to the greater of $5,000 or 20% of the appraised value. |
| Total Property Tax Rate | 0.4190/$100 valuation | In 2018, the homestead exemption was increased to the greater of $5,000 or 20% of the appraised value. |
| City Sales Tax | 1% | |
| Hotel Occupancy Tax | 7% |
Summary of Outstanding Debt
| Bond Issuance | Total Amount | Description | Debt Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 | $1,445,000 | To restructure the City’s debt service, refunding a portion of outstanding Series 1998 certificates and all outstanding Series 2008 bond | Schedule |
| Tax Notes, Series 2019 | $2,750,000 | For construction of City street improvements | Schedule |
City of Jonestown
The City of Jonestown is dedicated to financial transparency. For more information on open government in Texas, see the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Website on Local Government Transparency.
Texas Comptroller’s Annual Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Report 2022 For more information, Please Click Here