'Flooding is our number one natural disaster' | Breaking down the voter-approved Harris County Flood Control District tax rate hike
"Flooding is our number one natural disaster and everyone is affected by it in some way,” said Petersen. Proposition A passed with a little more than 51% of the vote. It was put on the ballot by a bi-partisan,
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.
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. If the measure is approved ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston Voters Weigh Hefty Tax Hike for Flood Control in Upcoming Proposition A Ballot
Houston voters will consider a 58% tax increase to bolster flood prevention through the Harris County Flood Control District.
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.
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.
Lina Hidalgo calls tax increase 'historic step' for Harris County flood resilience
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo thanked voters for approving a tax increase to fund maintenance of the county's ...
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Voters approve a nearly 60% hike in the Harris Co. flood control tax rate
FILE: An attendee of one of the dozens of public meetings the Harris County Flood Control District plans to have up to ...
Here are the propositions on the Harris County ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election
Bond elections for school districts, municipal utility districts, and the Harris Flood Control District are among the ...