09/22/2026
How much more will you actually pay? đź’°
On Sept. 17th Harris County approved an approximately 7.6% increase in combined county-related tax rates. That does NOT mean your entire property tax bill is increasing 7.6%. School, city and other local taxes are set separately.
Here’s the estimated additional annual cost, assuming taxable values and exemptions stay the same:
$300,000 taxable value: about $145 more
$500,000 taxable value: about $241 more
$750,000 taxable value: about $362 more
These examples use taxable value AFTER exemptions, not your home’s market value.
Where is the money going? The budget addresses a projected $181 million shortfall, with spending pressures including law enforcement pay, healthcare, courts and public defense. County-related taxes also support flood control and other services.
Your actual increase depends on your property’s taxable values, exemptions and other local tax rates.
Happy to answer any questions! đź“©