Harris County adopts new budget for 2024
Harris County passes 2025 budget, includes property tax increase from 3.5% to 8%
Harris County Commissioners passed a $2.67 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which has generated heated and emotional comments from the public during the last couple of months.
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.
Why that 8% property tax increase Harris County passed for this year will cost you more
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. We've been hearing that likely means another $160 for the average home.
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.
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 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.
Harris County approves 8% property tax hike
Usually, property tax increases have to be approved by voters, but state law allows an exception.
Harris County leaders approve $2.5 billion budget
Harris County leaders have approved a more than $2 billion budget for the next fiscal year and includes an 8 percent property tax increase along with a big cut for the district attorney's office. FOX 26's Denise Middleton has the details on the plan.
Harris County approves 8% property tax increase and $2.6 billion budget for 2025
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