Frequently Asked Questions

Taxes paid by property owners based on the value of their home or property. This is one of the City’s main funding sources. 

A portion of the sales tax collected on purchases made in Sugar Land that supports City services.

Includes hotel occupancy taxes paid by visitors and franchise fees paid by utility and solid waste companies for using City streets. 

Fees paid by users of specific City services, such as ambulance transport, recreation programs, water and wastewater service, airport services, solid waste collection, and stormwater management.

Money earned when the City invests its available funds. 

Funds received from voter approved bonds to pay for large projects like streets, facilities, and infrastructure. These funds are repaid over time.

Grants, partner funding, and donations received from federal, state, and local sources to support specific projects or programs.

Smaller revenue sources such as permits, fines, reimbursements, and payments from other governments.