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flag Travis County raises property taxes 9.12% to recover from flood damage and fund infrastructure repairs.

flag Travis County is raising property taxes by 9.12%—an average increase of $200 per homeowner—to fund flood recovery and infrastructure repairs after July’s severe flooding damaged nearly 200 homes and depleted emergency reserves. flag The $42.2 million in additional revenue will replenish lost funds, support overdue road repairs, and advance flood mitigation projects on Onion Creek. flag The increase, approved without voter approval, will cap at 3.5% after the fiscal year, resulting in an estimated $128 annual cost increase due to rising property values. flag Funds will also help prepare for future disasters.

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