Property tax surprise

[oldag]

Property tax dropped by 15%. Nice surprise.

ISD lowered its rate a lot, more than offsetting the increased valuations.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Nice.

Whereabouts?

 

[baboon]

Yeah I heard it was coming, so when I got the bill I rushed to pay it.

 

[lightflyer1]

Just filed for the over 65 exemption this year. Waiting to see what taxes are like now with the governors reduction and the exemptions.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Just filed for the over 65 exemption this year. Waiting to see what taxes are like now with the governors reduction and the exemptions.

Just got my first over 65 exemption.

Valuation went up 25% from last year, but taxes still went down almost 9%.

 

[gdr_11]

I just hope the election next month gives us a 90% approval of the new exemption limits

 

[Shady]

I just hope the election next month gives us a 90% approval of the new exemption limits

It could but if only 13% of the population shows up to vote lets hope they are all on our side. With so low of turn outs each vote really does count

 

[karlac]

Just got my first over 65 exemption.

Valuation went up 25% from last year, but taxes still went down almost 9%.

Glad to see something finally got done with regard to the "taxation without representation" scam called Texas property tax.

Although it is too late for me, as we sold our dream home (a home I built, including 90% of the furniture in it) in West University last year.

The previous 14 years, with an over 65/DV exemption, still cost me a total $257,000+ in property tax to the Harris County crooks.

No way for a working man to retire, and make sure my family is taken care of, with those kind of taxes in old age.

What you get for having something nice ...
BTW: what's this concept of "ownership" we hold we supposedly hold dear!

 

[Txhillbilly]

My 2024 property taxes came in the mail the other day. I was really surprised when I opened up the envelope.
The taxes are less than 50% of what I paid last year.

 

[angel71rs]

Mine was ~$900 less, but said it was contingent on amendment 4 passing. Better believe I voted for it as soon as early voting opened up.

 

[oldag]

Calling Z!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Calling Z!

You're late....

 

[lightflyer1]

Just checked mine. About half what they used to be. They included the homestead (with the new numbers included) and over 65.

 

[popper]

I'm way over 65, have homestead also. Went to argue taxes, basically, tough luck. Gov will get what they want no matter. Board kinda chuckled when I stated Gov. doesn't listen to the public. School taxes are crazy high. And poor schools. They don't even attempt to pay off bonds, and it's mostly republican county.

 

[Bozz10mm]

said it was contingent on amendment 4 passing. Better believe I voted for it as soon as early voting opened up.

This. Read the fine print, heh.

 

[gdr_11]

My tax bill came today; the day before the vote. My bill went down 43%. The local ISD dropped their rates significantly and the added homestead and senior exemptions really paid off. Bill went from $3500 to $2000. First good news in the last 3 years of our decaying economy

 

[striker55]

School taxes are 0 for 2024, down $500 from last year.