What determines the cost of property tax here in Houston? Is it Neighborhood? House's worth? Lot size?
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About 8 years ago
The tax rate you are taxed on is based on where you live (if there is a MUD tax, school taxes vary etc) and the value you are taxed on is based off of the appraised value which is determined by the appraisal district. You can't change your tax rate but you can argue your appraised value at the appraisal district.
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DislikeAbout 8 years ago
It is a combination of the current years appraised value multiplied by the tax rate the home is located in. So if you are in a tax rate of $2.75 then multiply that by the appraised value. If you qualify for an exemption, like a homestead exemption, then you can expect to receive a discount.
About 10 years ago
We did a show about this on Houston Real Estate Radio last year with Don Sumners, who was the Tax Assessor Collector of Harris County. We will be airing a new show in a few weeks on NewsRadio 740 with the new Tax Assessor Collector for Harris County. Although Don is no longer the elected official, he shares a wealth of information in these two videos. The new tax bills were mailed this month and if you haven't received your tax bill you should get it any day now.
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http://youtu.be/guxibfCWAlg<br>http://youtu.be/OfzQbXI1abg
http://youtu.be/guxibfCWAlg<br>http://youtu.be/OfzQbXI1abg
About 10 years ago
Property tax due is assessed value x tax rate - any exemptions, such as homestead, disability, agricultural. The value in Harris Co. is determined by the Harris County Appraisal District which is contracted by the individual taxing entities for the valuation. Each taxing entity determines it's own tax rate.
About 10 years ago
Property taxes are determined by the Appraisal District for the county where a home is located. Existing construction may have a value that can be found on the appraisal districts site. However, new construction's value will usually be the sale price.
About 10 years ago
The Harris County Appraisal District Website has some great information.
The appraisal district of the county sets the value of taxable property each year and the local taxing units (county, school districts, etc.) determine how much money they need to spend which in turn determines the tax rate needed. Then, your taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the tax rate. Hope this helps! ;)
The link below is a guide to understanding the property tax process.
http://www.hcad.org/Help/Process/Guide.asp
The appraisal district of the county sets the value of taxable property each year and the local taxing units (county, school districts, etc.) determine how much money they need to spend which in turn determines the tax rate needed. Then, your taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the tax rate. Hope this helps! ;)
The link below is a guide to understanding the property tax process.
http://www.hcad.org/Help/Process/Guide.asp
About 10 years ago
All of those are included in the property tax. The appraisal district gives a value on it for tax purposes. So yes, it depends on the value, size, area and lot size. I you feel that your value is too high you can protest with the appraisal district.
Disclaimer: Answers provided are just opinions and should not be accepted as advice.
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