Property Tax Rate
Summary
The county proposed keeping the property tax rate at roughly 30.2 cents per $100 value for the coming fiscal year, with a final vote scheduled for September 22.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 69
- Last 30 days
- 14
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets the maximum tax rate for county property owners for fiscal year 2027.
County property taxpayers benefit from a rate aligned with the no-new-revenue calculation.
Property owners who may face higher tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (35)
Sweeny City Council approves 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
SWEENY — Property owners will see a slightly higher tax rate after City Council approved the 2026-27 budget.
Brazoria County adopts no-new-revenue tax rate for second consecutive year
Brazoria County commissioners unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget supported by a no-new-revenue property tax rate of 30.25 cents per $100 of taxable property value.
Brazosport ISD adopts 89.07-cent rate for balanced budget
Brazosport ISD adopted an 89.07-cent tax rate supporting its balanced budget and employee raises districtwide: 67.54 cents for operations and 21.53 cents for debt service.
Danbury adopts tax rate
Danbury City Council adopted a 36.61-cent city property tax rate per $100 of taxable value, with zero cents going towards debt services.
Commissioners Court — September 22, 2026
The county adopted a balanced budget and set property tax rates at the no-new-revenue level, maintaining low tax and debt service rates for residents.
Oyster Creek cuts tax rate to 15.43 cents, lowest since 2023
Oyster Creek adopted a 15.43-cent property tax rate, its lowest since at least 2023, and expects about $11,453 less tax revenue under its new budget.
Brazoria County sheriff asks for more funds ahead of budget vote
Sheriff Bo Stallman says Brazoria County’s growth is outpacing public safety staffing as commissioners prepare to adopt the fiscal 2027 budget and tax rate Tuesday.
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Angleton to review 7-Eleven development; Commissioners and cities to adopt budget, and finalize tax rate, Brazosport cities to vote on 15-year industrial agreement
Angleton weighs a 7-Eleven development and street projects, while other local governments tackle tax rates, budgets, industrial agreements, infrastructure and school enrollment.
C-BISD adopts 2026 tax rate, reviews homeschool UIL participation
West Columbia trustees approved the 2026 tax rate while reviewing guidelines that allow eligible homeschool students to participate in UIL activities.
Richwood approves tax-rate increase as city weighs infrastructure needs
Richwood residents will experience a higher property tax rate this year as the city aims to enhance its finances and prepare for significant infrastructure projects, including wastewater and drainage improvements.
Sweeny to hold public hearing on budget at next special meeting
Sweeny will be holding a special meeting Sept 25 to have public hearing on their maintenance and operation budget.
Clute council adopts tax rate, budget
Clute City Council approves the proposed budget and the proposed property tax rate, using the increase for infrastructure projects, emphasizing utility upgrades and public safety.
Brazoria adopts new city budget
The City of Brazoria adopted their new city budget alongside the new tax rate at the most recent council meeting.
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Budgets, taxes fill local government agendas
Meeting topics for Angleton ISD, Danbury, Jones Creek, Oyster Creek, Richwood, Columbia-Brazoria ISD and Sweeny.
Angleton keeps tax rate flat as bills rise, water rates increase
Angleton kept its property tax rate at 51.52 cents per $100, but homeowners are still expected to pay slightly more as property values rise. City Council also adopted a $69.36 million budget, added two full-time positions and approved a $3.96…
Freeport adopts $45.5 million budget, approves property tax rate
Freeport City Council adopted a $45.5 million budget, lowered the property tax rate, approved equipment purchases, policies, appointments, and community-event fee waivers at Tuesday's meeting.
Surfside Beach council approves budget, tax rate with unanimous votes
Surfside Beach council unanimously approves FY2027 budget and 29.74-cent no-new-revenue tax rate in key financial votes.
UPDATES: Local lottery winner claims prize; Surfside appoints Briones; Jones Creek adopts budget
Local lottery winner opts
Commissioners Court — September 8, 2026
The county proposed keeping the property tax rate at roughly 30.2 cents per $100 value for the coming fiscal year, with a final vote scheduled for September 22.
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Budgets, tax rates tops agenda; LJ to consider storm recovery fee;
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Clute considers changes to trash service as costs continue to rise
Clute officials discuss changes to reduce solid waste costs including automated garbage collection and potential fees for oversized debris.
City of Brazoria to be adopting lower tax rate because of state audit rules
City of Brazoria are getting a lower tax rate after state audit rules left city council with no option but to adopt the no-new-revenue rate.
Commissioners Court — August 11, 2026
The county is facing a $14.8 million deficit based on current budget requests. Commissioners will spend the next few weeks cutting costs to avoid a tax rate increase.
Commissioners Court — August 10, 2026
The county is facing a $14.8 million deficit based on initial department requests. Officials must now decide which projects and staffing increases to prioritize to avoid a significant tax hike.
Commissioners Court — August 3, 2026
County departments are requesting funding for new staff, vehicle replacements, and infrastructure to keep up with growth and state mandates.
Commissioners Court — May 12, 2026
The court reorganized two positions in the Facilities Management department to better align with current needs, saving the county money.
Commissioners Court — March 24, 2026
The county's annual audit shows a clean bill of health, though reserves are slightly lower than the target due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Beryl.
Commissioners Court — November 18, 2025
County departments are frequently skipping the required process for buying goods and services, forcing the Court to approve 'after-the-fact' payments. The Court is frustrated by this lack of oversight.
Commissioners Court — September 23, 2025
The county finalized its spending plan for next year, which includes pay raises for staff and funding for new positions to handle growth.
Commissioners Court — September 9, 2025
The county is moving toward finalizing the property tax rate for the upcoming year. Officials are aiming to keep the rate close to the 'no-new-revenue' level to manage the budget while balancing taxpayer concerns.
Commissioners Court — August 6, 2025
The county is evaluating requests for new staff positions across several departments. These decisions will determine how tax dollars are allocated to manage rising caseloads and public safety needs.
Commissioners Court — July 22, 2025
The county is raising deductibles and dental premiums to cover rising medical costs. Because the county is self-insured, these changes are necessary to keep the plan solvent.
Commissioners Court — July 21, 2025
The county is currently reviewing requests for 87 new staff positions across various departments. Officials are balancing these requests against the need to keep taxes stable while managing the county's rapid growth.
Commissioners Court — March 25, 2025
The Court renewed the county's property insurance to protect public assets like the Justice Center. This ensures the county is covered in case of damage or disaster.
Commissioners Court — March 11, 2025
The county is working with a third-party firm to collect outstanding taxes and fines. They are using new methods like texting to reach people who owe money.
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