COA Environmental Health Department Improving Digital Services

Online Availability to be Temporarily Impacted The City of Amarillo (COA) Environmental Health Department is upgrading its software system for public online services, including applications, renewals and inspections. The upgrade to the software system will require a temporary pause for public online services. The timeline is as follows: “This software upgrade will require a temporary […]

Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson Appointed as Interim Chief of Police for Amarillo

The City of Amarillo has formally appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police, ensuring steady leadership for the Amarillo Police Department (APD) while the City conducts a national search for the next permanent Chief of Police. “With Assistant Chief Johnson’s extensive experience, deep-rooted commitment to our community, and strong leadership skills, we […]

Doggy Day Out a Special Day for Pets, Residents

Think of it as a test drive, only you are not purchasing a vehicle but rather spending quality time with man’s best friend and possibly a future furry family member. The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW) Department is offering residents and potential pet owners a unique opportunity – “Doggy Day Out.” “Doggy Day Out is […]

TDEM Damage Survey Open for Residents Impacted by Recent Disasters

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has opened the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Survey for residents impacted by recent severe weather, wildfires, and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in the Texas Panhandle. This survey serves as a critical tool for local and state officials to assess the extent of disaster-related […]

COA Opens Comfort Station at Warford Activity Center

The City of Amarillo will open a comfort station at the Warford Activity Center from 6 p.m. today (Friday) to 6 a.m. Saturday. The comfort station will allow residents to charge medical devices and other critical electronics. The Warford Activity Center is located at 1330 N.W. 18th Ave. For more information contact City of Amarillo […]

No Question About It for Emma

Emma, the City of Amarillo’s first digital assistant, has been on the job for about three months, making her debut last December as the digital face of the City of Amarillo (COA) website. During this time, Emma has been peppered with more than 16,400 questions, ranging from everything from how to pay a water bill to how to resolve a traffic citation. […]

COA Posts Water Quality Data

In order to continue to keep the Amarillo community informed regarding water quality, new water quality data for the City of Amarillo (COA) is available online on the COA website. COA is committed to providing the public with timely, relevant and informative water quality data that meets or exceeds all state and federal reporting standards. This data includes stringent water […]

Don’t Toss It – Fix It: Repair Cafe Returns

There is no need to toss that old but cherished lamp that sometimes fails to light up the room. Here’s a bright idea: That lamp may can be repaired to shine again. The City of Amarillo (COA) Repair Cafe is back, providing free repair service for all kinds of items – from lamps to lawnmowers, […]

Amarillo Public Health Provides Measles Information: Measles Vaccine is Available at APH

Amarillo Public Health (APH) is helping residents with valuable information and tips regarding the measles virus. As of Wednesday (February 26), there are no reported measles cases in Potter or Randall counties. Cases of measles have been reported in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains.  “Prevention and preparation against the measles virus are crucial in helping the community,” said APH Director Casie […]

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.