Over 65 Tax Relief
Everyday, as I walk door to door, I learn more and more issues affecting the residents of Bellaire. One issue that I have heard is about property taxes and at the last council meeting Lynn McBee spoke about how difficult it was on a fixed income having to worry about paying these higher property taxes. I had one resident tell me that she now pays more in property taxes then she did for her house when she originally bought it, including principal and interest. That is when it really hit me. I also had another resident tell me that as soon as she retires they are moving to the Hill Country because they wont be able to afford the taxes. I feel that the City of Bellaire really needs to investigate this and find ways to help those over 65 that deserve a tax freeze or higher exemptions.
Any change in an exemption must be adopted and provided to Harris County Appraisal District by July 1st of each year.