City Property Tax Rate Proposal
Summary
The City Council is considering keeping the property tax rate at $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value for 2026, which matches last year's rate. A public hearing is scheduled to give residents a chance to share their views.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintains current property tax revenue levels without increasing the rate per $100 of value.
Property owners benefit from a stable tax rate that does not increase compared to the previous year.
Everyone who uses city services, as they could be reduced or cut.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Houston City Council Session - Oct 13, 2026
The City Council is considering keeping the property tax rate at $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value for 2026, which matches last year's rate. A public hearing is scheduled to give residents a chance to share their views.
Consolidated Council Session - Oct 7, 2026
The city is proposing to keep the property tax rate steady at $0.519190 per $100 of value, with a public hearing scheduled for mid-October.
Houston City Council Session - Aug 19, 2026
The city is starting the annual process of calculating tax rates. This doesn't change your taxes today, but it's the first step in the city's budget-setting cycle.
Ken Paxton blocks property tax hikes for 132 Texas cities
Ken Paxton blocks property tax hikes for 132 Texas cities FOX 26 Houston
'It’s like they slapped us in the face' | Why one Houston couple’s mortgage nearly doubled — and how to avoid it
A Houston couple faces financial strain as their mortgage payment nearly doubles due to an unexpected property tax hike.
Houston City Council Session - Apr 22, 2026
The council passed an ordinance related to retail gas utility rates for Universal Natural Gas, LLC, maintaining current rates. Spending authority was also approved for leak detection technology for Public Works.
Houston City Council keeps tax rate the same, but some worry how they'll handling upcoming deficits
Houston City Council keeps tax rate the same, but some worry how they'll handling upcoming deficits ABC13 Houston
Houston city leaders vote against raising property tax rate despite unclear plan for ballooning deficit
Houston city leaders vote against raising property tax rate despite unclear plan for ballooning deficit Houston Public Media
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