Flower Mound voters decide on November 3, 2026 whether to renew the quarter-cent sales tax that pays for street maintenance, a fund that has supported $19.8 million in road work since 2022. At the same time, the town is building about $22 million in new roads and utilities for Furst Ranch on its western edge. Both stories shape how Flower Mound drives for years.
What is on the November 3 ballot in Flower Mound?
According to the town's election page and the mayor's October 2026 message published by the Cross Timbers Gazette, voters will decide whether to reauthorize the Dedicated Street Maintenance Sales Tax for another four years. The tax was first approved in 2007 and sets aside one-fourth of one percent of local sales tax for street maintenance and specific capital projects.
Since the 2022 reauthorization, the town says $19.8 million from this tax has paid for more street maintenance and reconstruction, street maintenance staff and 16 major street projects. If voters renew it, Flower Mound's overall sales tax rate stays at 8.25 percent. Early voting ran October 19 through 30, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
What else changed in the new town budget?
The town's new budget took effect in October after Town Council approved it on September 21. Key points from the mayor's message:
- The property tax rate stays at $0.387277 per $100 of assessed value.
- The 20 percent homestead exemption, the state maximum, remains in place.
- The $150,000 exemption for residents 65 and older and those with qualifying disabilities also continues.
- A new Republic Services contract began October 1, adding a twice-yearly Seasonal Green Waste Recycling program. The first collection window runs November 30 through December 11, and bulk trash pickup pauses during that period.
What is being built for Furst Ranch?
Furst Ranch is the large master-planned development on Flower Mound's western side, near US 377, entirely within Argyle ISD. When the town approved the original zoning in 2022, Community Impact reported plans for about 9,000 homes, including 3,000 single-family homes, 6 to 8 million square feet of commercial space, 97 acres of parkland and a 12-mile trail system, with full build-out expected to take close to 40 years.
On March 2, 2026, the Town Council unanimously approved a development agreement for Phase 1 infrastructure, according to Community Impact. Town documents put the total projected cost at nearly $22.17 million, tied to a tax increment reinvestment zone that uses future growth in property value to pay for the work. The road portion, projected at just under $15.33 million, is supported by an interlocal agreement with Denton County.
What roads and utilities are included?
The Phase 1 agreement covers:
- A four-lane greenway arterial with a temporary signal at Canyon Falls Drive and US 377.
- A second four-lane arterial and a two-lane collector with storm drainage.
- Two four-lane minor arterials, with a traffic signal at FM 1171.
- New 12-inch water and water reuse lines, plus sewer lines from 12 to 18 inches.
The town's CIP and TIRZ manager said construction is expected to be complete in December 2026.
Are homes already selling at Furst Ranch?
Yes. In a January 27, 2026 release, David Weekley Homes announced it was selling in Furst Ranch, with nine floor plans from about 2,230 to 4,030 square feet on 50-foot homesites. The builder described the community as extending from Flower Mound into Bartonville and listed a 97-acre Central Park and a 20-acre Community Activities Center among planned amenities. Students attend Argyle ISD.
How does all this affect Flower Mound homeowners elsewhere in town?
Our agents at The Agency Dallas who work Flower Mound look at these stories together because they affect different parts of town in different ways:
- Established neighborhoods benefit most directly from the street maintenance tax, which funds repaving and reconstruction on existing roads.
- Western Flower Mound will see the most change as Furst Ranch roads open, with new signals at US 377 and FM 1171 shifting traffic patterns.
- Buyers comparing school districts should note that Furst Ranch is in Argyle ISD, while much of Flower Mound is in Lewisville ISD.
- Sellers can point to a stable property tax rate and maximum homestead exemption as real advantages compared with many neighboring cities.
Where does the rest of Flower Mound's growth stand?
Elsewhere, Toll Brothers' final phase of Town Lake near Flower Mound Road and Walsingham Drive was expected to start sales in 2026, with prices from $1.7 million according to Community Impact. In the Lakeside area along the town's southern edge, Realty Capital's proposed 21-story, 163-unit Lakeside Terraces received site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission in August 2025. Those projects show a town adding both estate homes and vertical living.
The Agency Dallas tracks pricing across these submarkets in our market reports, and Flower Mound owners can request a home valuation that reflects their part of town.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if Flower Mound's street sales tax is not renewed?
The quarter-cent would no longer be dedicated to street maintenance, and the town would need to fund road work from other sources or reduce it. If voters approve the reauthorization on November 3, 2026, the overall sales tax rate stays at 8.25 percent and the money continues to support street repairs and capital projects for four more years.
What is Flower Mound's property tax rate for 2026 to 2027?
The town kept its property tax rate at $0.387277 per $100 of assessed value in the budget approved September 21, 2026. It also kept the 20 percent homestead exemption, which is the state maximum, and the $150,000 exemption for residents age 65 and older and for those with qualifying disabilities.
How big is Furst Ranch?
When Flower Mound approved zoning in 2022, plans called for about 9,000 total residential units, including 3,000 single-family homes, plus 6 to 8 million square feet of commercial space, 97 acres of parks and a 12-mile trail system. Full build-out was projected to take nearly 40 years, so it will grow in phases.
Which school district serves Furst Ranch?
Furst Ranch is entirely within Argyle ISD, according to Community Impact and the builder's own announcements. That differs from much of Flower Mound, which is served by Lewisville ISD. Families should confirm the specific campus for any address directly with the district, since Argyle ISD is adding and reassigning campuses.
When does Flower Mound's green waste recycling start?
The first Seasonal Green Waste Recycling period runs Monday, November 30 through Friday, December 11, 2026. Yard waste goes at the curb on your regular collection day in paper bags or a labeled container, with limbs under four feet and bundles under 50 pounds. Bulk pickup pauses during that window.
Sources
- Cross Timbers Gazette: Flower Mound Mayor's Message, October 2026
- Town of Flower Mound: Election Information
- Community Impact: Furst Ranch development agreement to cover road, water project costs (March 18, 2026)
- Community Impact: Flower Mound Ranch to shape town for 40 years (November 1, 2022)
- David Weekley Homes: Now Selling in Furst Ranch (January 27, 2026)
- Community Impact: Sales within final phase of Flower Mound's Town Lake development to start in 2026 (October 3, 2025)
- Community Impact: Check out 6 southern Flower Mound development updates (September 8, 2025)
