Finance

The Finance Department represents the overall financial management of the City of White Settlement.

Tax Rate

Tax Rate: $0.732245 per $100 of valuation

2019 Property Tax Rates

City of White Settlement

$0.732245

White Settlement ISD

$1.45

Tarrant County

$0.234

Tarrant County College

$0.130170

Tarrant County Hospital

$0.24429 

TOTAL RATE

$2.790705


Note: All taxes are per $100 of taxable value. For property tax rates in other jurisdictions, refer to the Tarrant County Appraisal District.

Exemptions

2019 City of White Settlement Exemptions

Abatements

Yes

Disabled Person (DP)

$10,000

Freeport

Yes

Freeze / Ceiling

N/A

Goods In Transit (GIT)

N/A

Homestead

20%

Over-65 (O65)

$37,000


Functions & Responsibilities

Functions that fall under the Finance Department include:

  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Audit
  • Budgeting
  • Investments
  • Payroll
  • Utility Billing
  • Purchasing

Record Keeper for the City

The Finance Department is the central financial record keeper for the City. It prepares:

  • All city departments and the City’s annual audit
  • Crime Control and Prevention District 
  • Furnishes data and financial information for the Economic Development Corporation
  • Handles accounts payable and receivables
  • Monitors cash flows and approved investments
  • Monthly financial statements
  • Reconciles bank statements

Reports

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Unclaimed Property

The City of White Settlement is currently remitting property of any value that is presumed abandoned or unclaimed to the State. Unclaimed property consists of uncashed checks for items such as water refunds, vendor payments, payroll checks, and other refunds. If you think you might have unclaimed property, please contact the State of Texas Comptroller’s office Unclaimed Property division at 800-654-3463 or on the Texas Unclaimed Property website.