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 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 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.
The Harris County District Attorney’s new budget is short $6 million. It didn’t have to be.
The district attorney’s office failed to submit an eligible proposal during the budgeting process, leading to an automatic funding cut of $6 million.
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