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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 $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 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 increase in property tax rate for FY 2024-25
Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Harris County approves 8% property tax hike
Harris County leaders passed a new budget and they also raised property taxes on Thursday. It was announced by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at Commissioners Court. The county usually has to put any tax hikes above 3.
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