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CONSUMER ALERT HCAD WARNS HOMEOWNERS TO BE WARY OF HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION AND UNCLAIMED MONEY SOLICITATIONS

The appraisal district is regularly contacted by homeowners who have unnecessarily paid money to solicitors who--for a fee--offer to file “designation of homestead” and/or homestead exemption forms in Harris and other counties.

2025 MULTIFAMILY LOW INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY CAPITALIZATION RATE

Pursuant to Sec. 11.1825(r) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the Harris Central Appraisal District gives public notice of the capitalization rate to be used for the current tax year to value properties receiving exemptions under this section. Rent restricted properties vary widely.

CONSUMER ALERT FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

The Attorney General for the State of Texas has taken action against O'Connor & Associates resulting in an Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction.