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 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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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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