2026 Property Tax Rate and Budget Adoption
Summary
Conroe homeowners, get ready to feel the pinch! A new study shows our city is among the worst in the entire US for property taxes. That means more of your hard-earned cash is going towards property taxes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 21
- Last 30 days
- 12
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposes a total tax rate of $0.4272 per $100 valuation, resulting in an estimated median homestead tax of $991.10.
All Conroe residents and property owners who rely on city infrastructure, public safety, and municipal services funded by the budget.
Property owners facing increased tax burdens due to rising property valuations and proposed revenue adjustments.
Mentions & discussions (22)
Houston City Council member proposes requiring companies to offer better pay to get tax relief
Houston City Council members are expected to vote on amendments to the city's property tax abatement rules.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized after vehicle fleeing HCSO crashes in north Houston
A vehicle crash resulted in one fatality and three hospitalizations. Deputies had attempted to stop the vehicle, which was carrying five teenagers. The incident occurred after a report of reckless…
Conroe adopts $389.9M budget with police raises, Flock camera funding
A budget of nearly $390 million has been adopted, which includes increases in police pay. The compensation plan allocates funds to bring police salaries more in line with nearby agencies…
Conroe City Council approves budget that includes funding for Flock cameras
A city council has approved a budget that includes funding for Flock cameras. The budget was approved by the Conroe City Council. Further information about the budget and the Flock cameras is…
Rotary: East Montgomery County club’s annual Spelling Bee set for Sept. 22
Rotary: East Montgomery County club’s annual Spelling Bee set for Sept. 22. This item is based on reporting by Lake Conroe Area News, published September 11, 2026. We have not reproduced that…
Children’s Safe Harbor opens space for community organizations in new building
A new community space is available for various events. It features a large room that can hold up to 150 people or be split into smaller areas. The room is equipped with modern technology, including…
Conroe adopts $389.9M budget with police raises, Flock camera funding
A budget of nearly $390 million has been adopted, which includes increases in police pay. The compensation plan allocates funds to bring police salaries more in line with nearby agencies…
Montgomery County commissioners approve budget, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital finishes North Tower: 8 trending stories from across the North Houston area
A budget has been approved for the fiscal year 2026-27. The approved budget is $546.8 million and includes provisions such as pay parity for law enforcement and a 5% raise for non-law enforcement…
Rotary Club of Lake Conroe: Rotarian Bobby Morris speaks on Rotary youth activities
A recent gathering featured a presentation on youth activities. The speaker discussed various programs, including those that help young people develop leadership skills. These initiatives aim to…
Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova win their first US Open women’s doubles title together
A career Grand Slam was completed by Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. They defeated a wild card pair to achieve this milestone. Townsend had a rough start, feeling nervous and struggling with…
Eyemart Express opens new Conroe location
Eyemart Express opens new Conroe location. This item is based on reporting by Lake Conroe Area News, published September 11, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link…
Showers and storms firing off from Houston to Liberty County
Showers and storms firing off from Houston to Liberty County. This item is based on reporting by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local, published September 11, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here…
Regular Council — September 10, 2026
The city is reviewing its proposed tax rate of $0.4272 per $100 valuation alongside the operating and CIP budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. These financial decisions directly impact homeowner tax bills and city-provided services.
The Woodlands residents speak out on township agreement with mounted patrol; 2027 budget approved
A budget has been approved for 2027. The decision was made after a series of meetings. The tax rate for 2026 has been set at $0.1694 per $100 of taxable value, which is lower than the previous year's…
Conroe ISD approves tax rate and budget for 2026-27 school year
A new tax rate has been set at $0.9471 per $100 valuation. This rate applies to the 2026-27 fiscal year and is comprised of two parts: maintenance and operations, and debt service. The budget for the…
Montgomery County commissioners hear from department heads on 2nd day of budget workshops
Montgomery County commissioners held budget workshops, hearing from department heads on August 12. County Judge Mark Keough emphasized the need for tax relief in the county. Keough noted that a…
Montgomery City Council advances $9.4M proposed FY 2026-27 budget
The Montgomery City Council has advanced a proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposed general fund budget is approximately $9.45 million. This represents a significant increase in both…
Montgomery County budget discussion includes tax rate, pay parity projections
A budget workshop for Montgomery County's upcoming fiscal year took place recently. Discussions centered on financial matters, including employee compensation. The county's financial situation is…
Montgomery County’s $537.3M preliminary budget sets stage for Aug. 11 workshops
Montgomery County commissioners have reviewed a preliminary budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget totals approximately $537.3 million, which is an increase from the previous year's adopted…
Conroe ISD reviews preliminary budget, compensation plan at special meeting
Conroe ISD's board of trustees recently reviewed the district's preliminary budget and compensation plan. The review took place at a special meeting where a presentation was given by financial…
Meeting - Mar 12, 2026
Approved a property tax rebate payment to ZCP Conroe LLC, capped at $1.5 million.
These Houston suburbs have some of the highest property tax burdens in the US
These Houston suburbs have some of the highest property tax burdens in the US Houston Chronicle
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Conroe
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.