PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Commissioners Court approved increasing the residence homestead tax exemption for seniors and disabled homeowners for tax year 2026 from $320,000 to $336,000, covering Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Harris County Hospital District.

What it means for you

Qualifying senior and disabled homeowners in Harris County will have a larger portion of their home's value exempt from property taxes in 2026, reducing their tax bills.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to amend this item to increase the homestead tax exemption for the 2026 tax year for seniors and disabled homeowners for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Harris County Hospital District from $320,000 to $336,000. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent

3–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$336,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Senior and disabled homeowners qualifying for residence homestead exemptions in Harris CountyLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the May 14, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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