2026 Bond Program

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The city is considering a bond election in May 2026.  The goals of the program are to:

  • Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure while promoting fairness.
  • Provide mobility and city services to areas experiencing growth.
  • Expand active transportation and recreational corridors.
  • Leverage funding partnership opportunities and allow for flexibility.
  • Ensure fiscal responsibility and balance in addressing competing needs.

Bond Propositions and Projects

City staff have developed a list of recommended projects to include in the Bond election propositions. The project list will be refined based on feedback from the community and City Council. Click the links below to learn more, including project information, photos, and maps.

Current Project Distribution by Category

Streets & Mobility Infrastructure Improvements

$511.5 Million

Parks & Open Space Improvements

$185.1 Million

Public Library Improvements

$14.6 Million

Public Safety Improvements (Fire & 911 Communications)

$63.9 Million

Animal Care & Shelter Facility Improvements

$59.9 Million

Affordable Housing

$5 Million
Total

 $840 Million

 

Community Engagement

Digital community engagement begins August 2025, and hybrid community engagement meetings will be held in every council district during October-November 2025. Staff will adjust the bond projects list based on public input, with final City Council approval of the projects list expected by the end of 2025. The City Council will formally call the bond election in early 2026. Throughout the spring of 2026, staff will host meetings in each council district to educate the public about the bond before the May 2026 election, when residents will vote.

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Help Build Our Future: Share your thoughts on the 2026 Bond

 

Community Engagement Events

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bond Program?

A bond program is a way for cities to fund larger, long-lasting infrastructure and facilities projects like streets, parks, community centers, libraries, and fire stations. These projects are typically too expensive to pay for with the city's annual operating budget.


Why is the 2026 Bond Program needed?

Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and this bond program helps improve infrastructure, public safety, and community services to keep up with demand. The bond program will fund essential projects in transportation, parks, public safety, city facilities, and more to improve daily life for all residents.

How will the 2026 Bond be funded?

The size of the bond package is structured to work within the existing city property tax rate. If approved, the bonds are planned to be fully repaid without increasing the city property tax rate, ensuring the city can grow responsibly while staying fiscally responsible.

How can residents give feedback?

Public engagement meetings will be held in every city council district in October-November 2025. Residents can stream these meetings live, and can also provide feedback online at www.connectfw.com/2026-bond. 

How is the bond projects list developed and finalized?

City staff uses information from a variety of sources to develop a preliminary draft list of bond projects. This is an ongoing process that continues between bond elections. The draft list is created using a data-driven analysis that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative inputs, including department expertise, public feedback, and alignment with legal requirements and the City Council’s strategic goals. This approach combines subject matter expert insights with a robust, data-rich scoring system to ensure that projects are feasible, cost-effective, and strategically sound.

The draft projects list will be refined based on public feedback collected in late summer and fall of 2025. City Council will approve the final list in late 2025. A public education campaign will be held in early 2026 prior to the May 2026 bond election.

When is the bond election taking place?

The public vote is scheduled for May 2026.

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Email: 2026BondProgram@fortworthtexas.gov 

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