The City Council of Fairfax City has voted to advertise a maximum real estate tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027, setting a legal limit of $1.095 per $100 of assessed value. This decision means that the council cannot exceed this limit without restarting the public notification process. The potential increase is driven by a 4-cent hike in the tax rate and a projected 4.3 percent increase in property assessments. The proposed budget also includes adjustments to utility rates and the city's meals tax. The public consultation tool, Engage Fairfax, allows residents to comment on the proposed budget and the upcoming tax.