You have watched your favorite local Austin spots raise their prices over the last year, and you know exactly how much harder it is to enjoy a night out on Sixth Street. Between rising rents and labor costs, the small businesses you love are already hanging by a thread. Now, a new series of local tax proposals and bond packages could push those costs even higher for customers like you. Honestly, it is not your fault the city’s budget is ballooning, but you are the one who will feel it at the cash register. Here is the reveal of the Austin tax moves to watch in 2026.
