Harris County, property tax
Harris County Homeowners Face 8% Property Tax Hike Following Disaster Declarations
Harris County approves an 8% property tax hike, exceeding the usual 3.5% limit, affecting homeowners from October 1.
Harris County approves 8% property tax increase in new budget
Harris County Commissioners Court voted to increase property taxes from 3.5 percent to 8 percent under next fiscal year's $2.67 billion budget. The 8 percent tax hike will only apply to the 2024 tax year and it means the owner of a $400,
Harris County approves $2.6 billion budget and tax rate increase for 2025
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday gave final approval to its financial plan for the upcoming year, including an 8% increase in the county's property tax rate for the new fiscal year beginning on Oct.
Harris County Approves $2.6B Budget with 8% Property Tax Hike Amid Disaster Recovery Efforts
Harris County approves a $2.6 billion budget with a temporary 8% property tax increase to fund storm damage repair and other services.
Harris County commissioners approve 2025 budget, 8% property tax rate increase
HOUSTON – The Harris County Commissioners Court gave final approval to its $2.67 billion plan for the new fiscal year. This includes an 8% increase in the county’s property tax rate starting Oct. 1. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.
Harris County approves 8% property tax rate increase
For a house appraised at $400,000, the new rate would cost an additional $160 more per year. This increase could be higher if voters approve a flood control tax increase this November.
Why that 8% property tax increase Harris County passed for this year will cost you more
The county passed the increase this year because of the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl in July. We told you on Thursday that Harris County Commissioners Court raised property taxes by 8% for the year because of this year's disaster declarations.
Harris County raises property tax rates, OKs $2.67 billion budget over Ogg’s objections
Baked into this year’s budget is the start of a five-year plan to offset any future structural deficits via higher fees and spending cuts.
Why you may need to buy flood insurance for the 1st time after Harris County releases new flood maps
FEMA will release its new flood maps in spring of 2025. That means many more families in Houston will be required to purchase ...
abc1329d
Harris County turns to taxpayers for flood prevention help, not for projects, but maintenance
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After Harris County voters approved $2.5 billion for flood projects post-Hurricane Harvey, leaders say they need more money from you. Crews cleared trees along Greens ...
No, a 100-year flood doesn't mean it only happens once every 100 years
The KHOU 11 VERIFY team explains what this term means and what to really expect if you live in a 100-year flood plain.
Houston Chronicle23d
Harris County's Lina Hidalgo pushes for tax increase to fund flood control
The proposal, which is poised to appear on the November ballot, seeks to raise the Harris County Flood Control District's tax rate to 4.8 cents for every $100 of property value. According to the ...
Community Impact Newspaper4d
Q&A: Get to know commissioner candidates running for Harris County Precinct 3
Republican incumbent Tom Ramsey and Democratic candidate Saleem Malik will be on the Nov. 5 ballot for the Harris County ...
New America10d
Mandatory Home Buyouts in Houston, Texas: Program Overview and Lessons Learned
A program in Harris County demonstrates the challenges of requiring residents to move out of flood-prone areas.