Harris County voters approve tax rate increase to improve flood control
Harris County voters approved a tax rate increase to help cover the cost of maintaining the county's extensive flood control infrastructure, according to unofficial election results early Wednesday morning.
Harris County Flood Control District proposition approved: Election results
The proposition for the Harris County Flood Control District to provide more funding to flood mitigation efforts has been approved by voters.
Breaking down voter-approved Harris County Flood Control District tax rate hike
Harris County voters came to the rescue on Election Day on Tuesday by passing Harris County Flood Control District Proposition A, a 58% increase to the HCFCD tax rate. Petersen says the extra tax revenue will generate $100 million every year to pay for flood control maintenance and operations.
What is Harris County Flood Control District Proposition A on the November ballot?
If approved, Proposition A would fund the ongoing maintenance and operation of the district’s flood risk reduction infrastructure.
Early votes show narrow support for Harris County Flood Control District's proposed tax rate rise
If the proposed tax rate increase is approved, the average Harris County homeowner with a $379,030 home and a homestead exemption would see a $60 increase per year in annual taxes, according to the county.
Voters narrowly approve Harris County Flood Control District's proposed tax rate increase
Harris County Flood Control District officials are proposing to increase the district's property tax rate from $0.03105 in FY 2023-24 to $0.04897 in FY 2024-25.
Harris County voters approve Flood Control District proposition
Voters in Harris County approved Proposition A, which will grant $100 million in a year-in, year out investment toward maintenance of channels.
Stemming flood water with higher taxes: Harris Co. Flood Control is asking voters for more funds
The agency says it needs to raise the tax rate by nearly 60% to ensure the county’s aging flood control system can protect homes and businesses.
Harris County Voters Narrowly Approve Tax Increase for Flood Control Maintenance
Harris County voters narrowly approved a tax increase for flood control maintenance, with a 51% to 49% margin, raising the average homeowner's annual payment by about $60.
Early results favor Harris County's Prop A flood control tax rate increase
Harris County voters are on track to approve a tax rate increase to help cover the cost of maintaining the county's extensive flood control infrastructure, with support for the measure leading by a slight edge in early returns.
Election 2024: Harris County flood tax vote result remains tight
Early vote results show Harris County residents divided over a property tax bump to pay for maintenance on flood-prevention projects.
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