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Morelia Council Approves 2026 Revenue Plan With 8% Water Rate Increase, No New Taxes

The measure heads to the state Congress for revision tied to the federal 2026 budget.

Overview

  • The Cabildo passed the initiative 12–2 in an extraordinary session, sending the project forward on deadline.
  • Municipal officials project roughly 5,020 million pesos in 2026 revenue, according to treasurer Héctor Gómez Trujillo.
  • About 1,100 million pesos are assigned to decentralized bodies such as OOAPAS, with an estimated 3,912 million from municipal resources plus federal and state contributions.
  • The plan maintains 2025 levels for property tax, ISAI, DAP and municipal licenses, while raising potable water and other municipal rights by 8 percent.
  • Fees increase for services including the Municipal Animal Protection Institute, rental of the Municipal Palace for private events, and paid security provided by the Morelia Police.