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 passes 2025 budget, includes property tax increase from 3.5% to 8%
Harris County Commissioners voted Thursday to pass the Fiscal Year 2025's $2.67 billion budget proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This comes after months of discussion among county officials and emotional comments from the public.
Harris County approves 8% property tax hike
Usually, property tax increases have to be approved by voters, but state law allows an exception.
Will your property taxes jump 8% today in Harris County?
Harris County commissioners are set to advance an 8% property tax hike, which does not require voter approval due to federal disaster declarations.
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 passes 2025 budget, includes property tax increase
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 raises property tax rates, OKs $2.6 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.
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