Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – September 19, 2024

Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 6 has proposed a tax rate of $0.052593 per $100 valuation for the 2024 tax year. This proposed rate is higher than the no-new-revenue tax rate, indicating an increase in property taxes for the district.

Key Details:

  • Proposed Tax Rate: $0.052593 per $100
  • No-New-Revenue Tax Rate: $0.049963 per $100
  • Voter-Approval Tax Rate: $0.052855 per $100
  • The proposed rate will raise property tax revenue compared to last year but does not exceed the voter-approval rate, meaning no election is required.

Public Hearing:

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on September 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Brazoria City Hall, 201 S. Main Street, Brazoria, Texas. This hearing is an opportunity for residents to express their support or opposition to the proposed rate.

Impact on Residents:

  • The average homestead taxable value increased by 9.44% from 2023 to 2024.
  • The tax on the average homestead will rise by 9.46%, increasing from $93.51 to $102.36.

For more information and details, please refer to the official document provided by Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 6 or contact the tax assessor at (979) 864-1320 or visit Brazoria County Tax Office.

Understanding the 2024 Property Tax Rates in Brazoria County ESD No. 6

The Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 6 has released its 2024 property tax rate information, highlighting crucial details on the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates. The no-new-revenue tax rate for 2024 is set at $0.049963 per $100 of property value, aiming to generate the same tax revenue as last year from the same properties. Meanwhile, the voter-approval tax rate is slightly higher at $0.052855 per $100, marking the maximum rate that can be adopted without triggering an election. This rate is designed to cap the growth of property taxes in the area. The adopted budget resolution and the detailed tax rate calculation worksheets provide further insights into the fiscal planning and allocation for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, refer to the following documents:

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – 2023

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON September 21, 2023 AT 6:30PM AT the Brazoria City Hall, 201 S. Main Street, Brazoria, Texas 77422.

The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, BRAZORIA COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may express your support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the of BRAZORIA COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 at their offices or by attending the public hearing mentioned above.

Resolution Approving Proposed Tax Rate and Setting of Public Meeting

At a meeting of the Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 6 (“ESD 6”) held at the Brazoria City Hall located at 201 S. Main Street, Brazoria, Texas 77422, on the 18th day of August 2022, among other business, on a motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was passed and adopted:

Resolution Approving Proposed Tax Rate and Setting of Public Meeting (PDF)

A public meeting to adopt the proposed 2022 tax rate will be held on September 15, 2022, 6:30 p.m. at the Brazoria City Hall located at 201 S. Main Street, Brazoria, Texas 77422.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON September 15, 2021 AT 6:30PM AT the Brazoria City Hall located at 201 S. Main Street, Brazoria, Texas 77422.

The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, BRAZORIA COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may express your support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the Governing Body of BRAZORIA COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 at their offices or by attending the public hearing mentioned above.