Harris County Flood Control District holding public meetings this week on proposed tax rate increase [Video]

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Harris County Flood Control District will host a series of open house meetings before the start of early voting to inform residents about a proposed tax rate increase – Proposition A, which will be on the ballot Nov. 5.

What you need to know

If approved by Harris County voters, the proposition would increase the district’s property tax rate by $0.01581 per $100. The additional funding will go toward the maintenance of flood control infrastructure across Harris County, according to a news release from HCFCD.

Under the proposed rate, a homeowner with a property valued at $300,000 would pay an additional $146.91 in annual taxes before homestead exemptions are taken into account, Community Impact previously reported.

The upcoming open houses are meant to educate residents about the HCFCD’s current and potential maintenance efforts. At the open houses, residents will be able to interact with experts as well as submit public comments regarding the maintenance …