Harris County Government Agencies

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The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector is responsible for assessing, collecting, and distributing property taxes within the county. Its primary purpose is to ensure that property taxes are collected fairly and accurately and that the revenue generated from property taxes is distributed to fund local government services and infrastructure.

* Property assessment: determining the taxable value of each property in Harris County based on information from the Harris County Appraisal District.

* Tax collection: collecting property taxes from property owners in Harris County, including residential, commercial, and industrial property owners.

* Tax distribution: distributing the revenue from property taxes to various local government entities, including schools, cities, and other special districts.

* Exemptions and appeals: administering exemptions and providing a process for property owners to appeal their property tax valuations if they believe they are incorrect.

* Education and outreach: providing educational resources to the public about property taxes, assessments, and exemptions.