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Harris County Commissioners to Vote on Largest Property Tax Hike in County History
Officials say the proposal would raise the average taxpayer’s bill by about $120 a year and could avoid $243 million in budget cuts.
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Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years.
Harris County commissioners to vote on largest property tax hike in county history
Harris County commissioners will vote on a proposed property tax rate increase—the largest in county history if approved—that would raise county spending by about $327 million.
Harris County Commissioners will vote an increase in property tax of up to 12% to cover a $180 million deficit.
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