According to a recent study, Conroe ranks 21st in the nation and third in the Houston area for the highest property tax burden, with an effective tax rate of 1.88%. As Texas lawmakers debate tax relief, local homeowners feel the pressure.
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With the Texas Legislature back in session, high property taxes emerge as a significant concern, as Governor Greg Abbott emphasizes the importance of tax relief. A recent SmartAsset study underscores homeowners' challenges in Conroe, placing the city 21st nationally and third in the Houston area for the highest effective property tax rates.
The study indicates that Conroe's effective tax rate is 1.88%, ranking it among the highest in Texas. Like numerous suburbs in Houston, Conroe has experienced swift population growth, leading to increased home values and, subsequently, higher property tax bills.
Homeowners in Texas face some of the highest property tax rates in the country, placing them seventh overall in 2024, as reported by the Tax Foundation. Abbott has pointed to increasing home values as a significant element driving the state’s “affordability crisis,” positioning property tax relief as a key legislative focus.
Several cities in the Houston area also achieve notable rankings in the national study. Pearland holds the top position in Texas with an effective tax rate of 2.16%, ranking as the 10th highest in the nation, while Atascocita is not far behind at 1.94%.
As lawmakers deliberate on how to distribute Texas’ $24 billion budget surplus, numerous homeowners in Conroe and nearby regions eagerly anticipate significant property tax relief.
