HOUSTON – Harris County commissioners are set to advance an 8% property tax hike, which does not require voter approval due to federal disaster declarations.
The increase is intended to fill budget shortfalls caused by recent disasters.
For a homeowner with a $400,000 property, this 8% hike would add $160 to their yearly tax bill. Additionally, there is a proposed flood control tax increase, which would raise the average taxpayer’s bill by around $60. Voters will decide on this flood control measure in the November election.
A public hearing on the Harris County budget is scheduled for today at 10 a.m. at Commissioners Court.