Whether you're in the market for a new home or already settled in, understanding your flood risk is critical. Fortunately, ...

On the new maps, Harris County’s 100-year floodplain is expected to increase from around 150,000 acres to 200,000 acres, Harris County Engineer Milton Rahman said last year.

The new floodplain maps for Harris County — originally set to be released in late 2022, but now expected in late this summer at the earliest — will be FEMA's first maps to depict urban flooding.

Harris County maps have not been overhauled since 2007. ... Property owners will have a 90-day appeal period to argue against their inclusion in the floodplain. ©2024 the Houston Chronicle.

Harris County officials have completed a massive remapping of the county's flood ... Property owners have 90 days to appeal designations of their property in the FEMA maps. [email protected].

Harris County approves 8% property tax hike Usually, property tax increases have to be approved by voters, but state law allows an exception. To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the KHOU 11 app.

O'Connor discusses the rise in property values in Harris County for 2025. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- Property values in Harris County, like most of Texas, have ...

Appraisal notices for Harris County are sent out around April 15. You have until May 15 to file your protest, or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed.

Harris County commissioners are engaged in a heated discussion about a proposed increase in property tax rates. If approved, the rates could surge by 8%, a significant jump from the usual 3.5% cap.

In Harris County, the flood control district wants to buy properties along the San Jacinto River that have flooded repeatedly. Some residents aren’t leaving.