Worried about your El Paso property taxes? Good news – they're actually lower than in most other big Texas cities. But don't get too excited, they're still not exactly 'cheap.'
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
The city faces a nearly $1 billion reduction in the commercial tax base due to a new state-mandated business personal property exemption.
Homeowners and business owners seeking to understand their tax obligations and protest rights.
The city's general fund may face revenue challenges due to the reduction in the taxable commercial base.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After declaring financial exigency last month amid a multi-million dollar budget deficit, the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is considering a bond initiative worth up to $450 million. EPISD's Citizens Bond Steerin...
El Paso Community College received $8 million less than it earned under Texas' performance funding formula, forcing leaders to consider smaller employee raises and a possible property tax increase. The post EPCC’s $8 million state funding loss could ...
EPISD is likely taking a bond of more than $400 million to voters this November, while YISD and SISD consider a tax ratification election in an effort to improve their finances. The post Podcast: El Paso’s 3 biggest school districts are facing financ...
Average El Paso homeowner could pay about $105 more in city taxes next year El Paso Matters
Early estimates suggests City of El Paso will need tax rate increase for FY 2027 KTSM 9 News
Residents are concerned about rising property values and the complexity of the protest process. The city is working to ensure transparency and provide resources for homeowners to appeal their values.
The appraisal process, protest deadlines and tax rate decisions in the coming months will determine how much El Pasoans pay in property taxes later this year. The post What El Paso homeowners should know about 2026 property appraisals and taxes...
Assessing Tax Trends in the City of El Paso Texas Public Policy Foundation
El Paso homeowners face city property tax hike; UTEP trims budget over federal cuts; unemployment rate increases El Paso Matters
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