Staff Report

The revised FY 2021 budget adopted by Hays County Commissioners reduced the tax rate to $.4212 per $100 valuation, down from $4237 in FY 2020.

In a process complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners will still pay more in taxes this fiscal year because of new development and a rise in appraisals. A home valued at $253,787 in 2019 paid a property tax of $1,092.11 in FY 20 and will pay $1,135.93 in FY 21.

Highlights of the budget include the following Capital Projects:
• $750,0...