Public hearing next Monday, Aug.26
Medina County will have a public hearing on August 26 at 9 AM in the Medina County Courthouse Annex located in the Commissioner’s Court room in Hondo.
The current proposed budget will increase the budget by $3.7 million compared to last year.
Many top county elected officials recieved raises this year, which can be seen on page 19. Increasing home and property values/taxes and new homes in the county have both contributed to the increased tax levy.
What can you do?
Attend public hearings like the one this coming Monday and speak during citizen’s comments, or reach out to elected officials. The Medina County commissioners are Larry Sittre, David Lynch, Danny Lawler, and Jessica Catiglione.
How much has Medina County tax base grown?
Despite massive growth, elected leaders of the County have not chosen to select the “no new revenue rate” in many years. The number of homes in Medina County has grown from 18,791 homes in 2017 to 25,938 in 2024 (as of May), according to Medina County Chief Appraiser Johnette Dixon, who provided the sobering facts and figures.
According to Dixon, Medina County also saw a 237% increase in net Taxable Value on property in the county from 2017 to 2024 (as of May).
Average home values in Medina County jumped by $41,000+ in just two year’s time from 2022 to 2024 (as of May).
As the tax base in a county or city increases, elected officials have the opportunity each year to lower the tax RATE to a % that would generate the same amount of revenue as the prior year.
That rate is what’s referred to as the “no new revenue” rate and would reduce the tax burden on residents.