School District Projects Lower 2027 Tax Rate

Fishers, IN · August 7, 2026

Billy Strings headlines night two at the Event Center tonight, setting a lively tone for the weekend.

The Lead

Hamilton Southeastern Schools delivered positive news for local property owners during Thursday's Finance & Facilities Committee meeting. Chief Financial Officer Tim Brown reported that updated property assessments from Hamilton County came in significantly higher than expected across district boundaries.

As a result, the district’s proposed 2027 referendum tax rate is projected to fall below 22.75 cents per $100 of assessed property value—a lower rate than officials originally projected earlier this spring. Strong local property values allow the district to generate necessary operational funds for classroom instruction and staff retention without raising local tax rates as sharply as initially feared. The full school board will examine the formal referendum rate figures when public budget hearings commence later this autumn.

Local Pulse

Granny Flat Proposal Sent to Council The Advisory Plan Commission forwarded a proposed Nickel Plate District accessory dwelling ordinance to the council without recommendation.
96th and Cyntheanne Roundabout Nears Completion Crews are finishing paving and lane striping on the new roundabout, targeting a full reopening by late August.
City Shifting Staff Email Addresses to Gov Domain Official municipal email accounts are transitioning from fishers.in.us to fishersin.gov over the next several months.

Today's Outlook

High 84°F · Low 67°F — Rain showers (42% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light rain jacket in the car for scattered afternoon showers.

What's On Around Town

Billy Strings Fishers Event Center (11000 Stockdale St), 7:30 PM Bluegrass sensation takes the stage for the second night of his arena run.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute Conner Prairie (13400 Allisonville Rd), 8:00 PM Classic Beatles hits fill the outdoor lawn as Symphony on the Prairie continues.
J & J All Star Pokemonster Show Best Choice Fieldhouse (11825 Technology Dr), 12:00–7:00 PM Trading cards, rare collectibles, and tournament play for tabletop fans.

Spotlight & Story

Cheeney Creek Natural Area
- Tucked behind Fishers Pointe Boulevard, this 25-acre nature sanctuary holds a 3-acre stocked fishing pond and two miles of dirt paths beneath some of the oldest and tallest hardwoods in town. Anglers, blue herons, and white-tailed deer share the quiet banks daily.

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