The Court adopted a 2026 property tax rate of $0.41750 per $100 of assessed value for Harris County, which is effectively a 7.97 percent increase over the prior rate.

What it means for you

Property owners in Harris County will pay a county tax rate of $0.41750 per $100 of value in 2026, split between $0.36396 for operations and $0.05354 for debt service.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, for Harris County, that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.41750, which is effectively a 7.97 percent increase in the tax rate; this rate consists of 0.36396 for maintenance and operations and 0.05354 for debt service. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

3–1, per the official record.