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 be included in the Bond election propositions. This list of projects 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
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Streets & Mobility Infrastructure Improvements
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$511.5 Million
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Parks & Open Space Improvements
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$185.1 Million
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Public Library Improvements
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$14.6 Million
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Public Safety Improvements (Fire & 911 Communications)
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$63.9 Million
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Animal Care & Shelter Facility Improvements
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$59.9 Million
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Affordable Housing
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$5 Million
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| Total |
$840 Million
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Community Engagement
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Help Build Our Future: Share your thoughts on the 2026 Bond
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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.
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.
No tax rate increase is planned, ensuring the city can grow responsibly while staying fiscally responsible.
The bond program will fund essential projects in transportation, parks, public safety, city facilities, and more to improve daily life for all residents.
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.