Department: Tax Assessor-Collector
Department Head/Elected Official: Ms. Ann Harris Bennett
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Tax Rate
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of residential homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes for tax year 2024 on behalf of Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System.
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Background and Discussion:
For eligible property owners, Harris County currently provides a general homestead exemption equal to 20% of the appraised value of a residence, plus an additional exemption amount up to $275,000 for over 65 and older or disabled homeowners. The latest increase in the exemption for over 65 or disabled homeowner occurred in 2023 when the Harris County Commissioners Court approved the exemption amount of up to $275,000.
The request is for approval of the same exemptions as last year unless an alternate amount is desired and proposed by the Court.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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6/27/2023 |
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: May 7,2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Elizabeth Doss, Assistant Chief Deputy, Harris County Tax Office
Attachments (if applicable): Residential Homestead Exemption Orders