Public Hearing Notice Proposed Tax Increase

NOTICE OF 2017 TAX YEAR PROPOSED
PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF PORTLAND

A tax rate of $0.597866 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Portland. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax ...

The Breeze - August 2017

The Breeze - July 2017

Portland recognized for achievement in financial reporting

Portland, Texas…The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has recognized the City of Portland with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Presented annually, the award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. T...

Be prepared before a major storm strikes

It’s been 47 years since the last hurricane hit the Coastal Bend section of the Texas Gulf Coast, so most of the residents of Portland haven’t experienced the effects of a hurricane in this community. Being prepared well in advance of ...Read on...

City begins mosquito control efforts

The City of Portland is set to begin preventative measures to help control the mosquito population during mosquito season. We encourage residents to implement mosquito control efforts at their own homes as well.

Trained City Staff will be using chemical fo...Read on...