New North Texas Homeowners Hit With Unexpected Tax: 'We Would Not Be Living Here'A PID allows a city or county to charge a builder to develop roads, water, sewage, sidewalks, etc. A builder can pass that cost on to buyers and you'll see it on your property taxes.
New Texas Laws Could Help Homeowners Save On Property TaxesTwo dozen new Texas laws went into effect this week — several of which the changes could help homeowners save thousands of dollars on property taxes.
Dallas County Commissioners To Vote On Order That Could Give Tornado Victims Relief On Property TaxesDallas County commissioners will vote on an order that could give tornado victims some relief on their property taxes Tuesday.
Fort Worth Approves $1.8B Budget To Lower Property Tax Rate, Improve InfrastructureThe city of Fort Worth has approved a $1.8 billion budget that will be used to lower the property tax rate, improve infrastructure and create more city jobs.
Property Taxes Are Rising -- Here's A List Of Who Pays The MostThe difference between high-tax states and low-tax states has narrowed, resulting in a smaller gap between the states than in previous years.
The Best Ways To Protest, And Maybe Reduce, Your Property TaxesCheck out some of the do’s and don’ts for North Texas property owners looking to protest rising home values and property tax rates.
Property Tax Refund Available For Tarrant County Residents Who PrepaidProperty owners in Tarrant County who unnecessarily prepaid their 2018 property taxes can get that money refunded.
Texas Senate OKs Plan To Slow Local Property Tax Increases The Texas Senate has approved a plan designed to slow the increase of local property taxes as Republicans scramble to deliver on fiscally conservative promises despite a state budget crunch.
Frisco ISD Moves Forward After Rejected Property Tax IncreaseAfter a divisive election that saw lawn signs throughout Frisco neighborhoods adamantly supporting both yes and no positions, a majority of voters chose to reject a higher tax rate to fund day-to-day school district operations.
Frisco ISD Voters Reject Property Tax IncreaseVoters in Frisco ISD rejected a proposed $0.13 property tax increase Saturday. The tax hike would have gone to hiring more teachers/staff and to decrease class sizes.
Frisco ISD Faces Funding Vote As Students ReturnChildren are heading back to classes in the Frisco ISD on Monday, but educators, voters and even drivers across the district have a lot on their minds as well, as the new school year begins.
Frisco ISD Board To Vote On Pursuing Property Tax IncreaseProperty taxes could be going up in Frisco as the Frisco ISD school board prepares to vote Tuesday night on whether to pursue the increase.
House Republicans: Cut Texas Sales Tax Rate, Not Property TaxesTexas would cut its sales tax rate for the first time in history under a House Republican plan that scraps homeowner tax relief sought by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Some Collin County Residents Shocked By Property AppraisalsThere was an unexpected and unwelcome surprise in the mail this week for a lot of Collin County property owners. To put it mildly, the notices confirmed that property values are skyrocketing.