Primary Department: Tax Assessor-Collector
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Annette Ramirez, Tax Assessor-Collector
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Type of Request: Transmittal
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of the 2026 Certified Estimate of Taxable Value.
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Background and Discussion:
Pursuant to Sec. 26.04, of the Texas Tax Code, this is the submission of the 2026 Certified Estimate of Taxable Value for use in proposing property tax rates. This determination is based on a review of 26.01 (a-1) certified estimated taxable value received from the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) on July 24, 2026, for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Port of Houston Authority and Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health.
Expected Impact:
The 2026 Certified Estimate values are as follows:
Taxing Unit Taxable Value New Property
Harris County $695,341,717,689 $13,025,266,698
HC Flood Control District $681,131,492,548 $13,025,331,496
HC Port of Houston Authority $681,078,748,303 $13,023,182,954
HC Hospital District $681,224,499,686 $13,025,331,496
These values presented include the estimated taxable value of property as determined by the HCAD. These estimates account for potential hearing losses resulting from Appraisal Review Board protests, as well as property not under protest or not yet included on the certified tax roll. No reduction in taxa...
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