It's no secret the price for a home in the Austin area has dramatically increased. The price jump has even caused some sticker shock at the Williamson County Appraisal District.
area has dramatically increased. The price jump has even caused some sticker shock at the Williamson County Appraisal District.Williamson County
State lawmakers limited how much local governments can rake in. Budget amounts above set caps must go before voters to approve the larger tax hike. A homestead exemption also caps property valuation increases at 10% a year. "Well I feel bad about it because I'm retired and it's going to be going up 10% a year and that’s probably going to be beyond what we can afford right now," said Georgetown resident Hugh Wilson.
The tax bill increase for those who own rental property could also mean a higher bill for those living in apartments. One owner told FOX 7 he estimates a rent rate increase by more than $200 is possible.
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