Property taxes are how local governments fund schools, emergency services, and many other programs and services that benefit our communities. They can sometimes be a heavy burden on those of us navigating some choppy financial waters and can have disastrous impacts on...
FRISCO — More property tax relief is on the way for Frisco homeowners. In a special meeting Friday, the City Council increased the homestead exemption from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. The change will provide an additional $47 in tax savings for a home valued at...
Hidalgo County Deadline to Pay Property Taxes on July 2 EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is giving owners a chance to pay any unpaid balances in property taxes. Those with delinquent balances can make a payment by July 2 to avoid...
About Texas property taxes According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Property Taxes provide the largest source of funding for schools, streets, roads, police, fire protection and many other services. Local officials in determining the value for property,...
Not everyone can afford to pay their property taxes by the due date set by the county. Even if you were planning and saving to pay your property taxes before they were due, unexpected things happen. Hospital bills, natural disasters, theft, vehicles break down, job...
Property taxes for many homeowners are going up the maximum 10 percent a year. Abbott proposes that local governments — city, county, hospital, college and school district — be allowed to jump only 2.5 percent in budget growth each year. Anything above that must go to...
