Ennis homeowners, brace yourselves for a minor bump in your property taxes. The City of Ennis has adopted a new tax rate.

Why the change? The city is trying to compensate declining sales tax revenues, increased costs for supplies and labor. This small increase will prevent larger expenses down the road, according to city officials.

Here's what this means for you: If you own an average home valued at $257,009, your city tax will increase from $1,716.38 to $1,749.48. That's an annual increase of $33.10 or about $2.75 more per month.

If you're curious about how this affects your wallet, grab your Ellis County Tax Bill. Look for the City of Ennis line and calculate the increase by multiplying your current tax amount by 0.0252 (2.52%). For example, if your current tax is $2000, you'll add $50.4 for a new total of $2050.4.

Bottom line: According to the city, this increase is a proactive step to keep Ennis running smoothly and avoid bigger issues later on.