Here's how much that 8% property tax increase Harris County commissioners just approved will really cost you

Harris County approves 8% property tax rate increase

For a house appraised at $400,000, the new rate would cost an additional $160 more per year. This increase could be higher if voters approve a flood control tax increase this November.

Here's how much that 8% property tax increase Harris County commissioners just approved will really cost you

The county passed the increase this year because of the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl in July.

Harris County approves 8% property tax increase in new budget

The increase is intended to help pay for budget shortfalls caused by recent disasters.

Hays County Commissioners Court approves fiscal year 2025 budget, raises property taxes

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 on Sept. 17 to approve the budget for fiscal year 2025, with an increase in property taxes and a decrease in the overall budget amount. The budget totaled nearly $356 million, consisting of approximately $224 million toward maintenance and operations funding and $88 million toward construction and infrastructure funds. Additionally, the budget also directed $44 million toward debt funding as Hays Cou…