What Is the $817.5 Million Collin County Bond on the November 2026 Ballot?

 

 

Collin County Commissioners Court called an $817.5 million bond election for November 3, 2026. If approved, the money would fund roads and bridges, a new jail and courthouse space, parks, and an elections and records facility, spread across projects planned between 2027 and 2032. More than half the bond is earmarked for roads, and officials estimate it could raise the county's debt service tax rate by less than a penny per $100 of assessed value.

 

 

 

There's an 817.5 million dollar question on your ballot this November, and I'd bet most Collin County homeowners have no idea it's there. Commissioners Court called the bond election on August 20 for November 3, 2026.

Here's why now. Collin County added nearly 43,000 new residents between July 2024 and July 2025, ranking second in the entire country for population growth. We're talking about Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and everything in between absorbing that many new neighbors in a single year. Roads, courts, and public buildings built for a smaller county are straining to keep up, and more than half of this bond package is earmarked specifically for roads and bridges. The rest covers a new jail and courthouse space, parks and open space, and an elections and records storage facility, all planned for construction between 2027 and 2032.

The tax impact is the part people actually care about. County officials estimate the bond could raise the debt service rate from 4.18 cents to as much as 4.95 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value over six years. On a 500,000 dollar home, that's a modest annual increase, not a dramatic one.

Why this matters if you're buying or selling here: infrastructure is not a side issue in a county growing this fast. Traffic on 75, 380, and the Outer Loop already affects how people choose between cities. A bond that funds real road capacity has a direct line to your daily commute and, eventually, to how desirable certain corridors become. I'd rather my clients understand what's actually on the ballot and what it funds than vote blind on a number that sounds big out of context.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Collin County, reach out to Christina Money. I'd be happy to help you understand what's happening in the market and what your options are.

FAQ:

Q: What is the Collin County bond election about?
A: Voters will decide on November 3, 2026 whether to authorize $817.5 million in borrowing for roads and bridges, a new jail and courthouse space, parks, and an elections and records facility, with projects planned for 2027 through 2032.

Q: How much would the Collin County bond cost homeowners?
A: County officials estimate the bond could raise the debt service tax rate from 4.18 cents to as much as 4.95 cents per $100 of assessed value over six years, a modest increase for most homeowners.

Q: When is the Collin County bond election?
A: The election is set for November 3, 2026, alongside the general election.

Q: Does the Collin County bond affect home values?
A: Not directly or immediately, but infrastructure investment, especially in roads, tends to support long-term desirability and value in fast-growing areas where traffic and capacity are already a concern for buyers.