HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Homeowners will have to wait a little longer than normal for their Harris County property tax statements this year.
The Harris County Tax Assessor’s Office has confirmed that notices are late due to the outcome of the November Election. This is because of the Harris County Flood Control District’s Proposition A which was approved by voters on Nov. 5.
Proposition A was a tax rate increase in which the proposed rate of $0.04897 per $100 valuation is designed to fund the ongoing maintenance and operation of the district’s flood risk reduction infrastructure.
The approved rate is an increase of $0.01581 per $100 valuation versus the current rate. The prior rate was $0.03105 per $100 valuation.
Proposition A passed with a little more than 51% of the vote.
It was put on the ballot by a bi-partisan, unanimous decision by the commissioner’s court.
How the new tax rate affects your Harris County property tax bill
According to the Harris County Office of Management and Budget, the average homeowner in Harris County will see an increase of approximately $60 per year in their overall tax bill. This is based on the average value of a home in Harris County, which is $379,030, and a homestead exemption.
What is the Harris County Flood Control District?
The Flood Control District is a special-purpose district established by the Texas Legislature in 1937 that is governed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
The Flood Control District was created in response to the floods that hit the area in 1929 and 1935.