# Plano Voters Decide Stars Arena Taxes

> Plano voters will decide Nov. 3 if they approve taxes to fund Dallas Stars arena without raising property tax rates.
- Title: Plano Voters Decide Stars Arena Taxes · Dallas Express
- Summary: Plano voters will decide Nov. 3 if they approve taxes to fund Dallas Stars arena without raising property tax rates. Plano voters will decide Nov. 3 on a tax…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/who-pays-for-the-stars-plano-arena-voters-face-tax-decision
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-05T12:00:17+00:00
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- Topics: plano, dallas stars, taxes, plano city council, stars arena, event tickets, venue use, tax increment, news, politics
## Voters Decide Arena Taxes
Plano voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize five types of taxes to help finance a proposed Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend.
## Tax Types Proposed
Short-term vehicle rentals: 5% of rental receipts. Hotel stays: 2% of room price. Event parking: $3 per vehicle. Event tickets: 10% of ticket price. Venue use: $5,000 per game.
## No Property Tax Increase
The measure does not authorize a property tax increase or change Plano's general sales tax rate.
## Taxes Attach to Transactions
Taxes attach to transactions rather than a customer's place of residence, so Plano residents could pay them when renting cars or buying tickets.
## Supporters' Argument
Victory Green Plano PAC says redevelopment would attract visitors, jobs and spending while creating a city-owned facility for school and community events.
## Brad Alberts' Statement
Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts said, 'There are no hidden costs to taxpayers. We are responsible for the operating costs.'

> There are no hidden costs to taxpayers. We are responsible for the operating costs.
## Public Funding Beyond Ballot
Plano City Council approved a $700 million city contribution toward an arena with development costs of at least $1 billion.
## What Happens Next
Early voting runs Oct. 19-30, with Election Day on Nov. 3.
## Key takeaway

Plano voters will decide Nov. 3 on a tax proposal to fund Dallas Stars arena without increasing property tax rates.