Headlines

"...Sober Up Here: The Austin Sobering Center opens Downtown..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature

Council’s Last Licks

Closing up shop before summer break

"...ramp up; and with slowing economic growth and a homestead exemption-sized hole in available funds, there are sure to..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: City Cyclone

Council’s wild week, if they can get through it

"...new tourism commission; Ellen Troxclair's proposed extension of the homestead exemption from 8% to 10% (sounds nice on the..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Through the Looking Glass

City Council considers its threatened budget in a topsy-turvy Texas

"...which presumes an 8% rate increase (with no additional homestead exemption) in part because the Lege is threatening to..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Summer Stock Agenda

The heat arrives with a litany of work for Austin and Austinites

"...the state's deadline for a city to adjust the homestead exemption on property taxes is June 30, so it..."

June 30, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...decide by early June whether to again expand the homestead exemption on property taxes, and they jump into budget..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Reporters Roundtable

Michael King talks local politics with the Austin Monitor

"...in a discussion of the budget forecast, CodeNEXT, the homestead exemption, and more...."

May 15, 2017 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Changing of the Guard

The mayor and the next City Council will have plenty to do

"...social spending – although her similar support for the homestead exemption is likely to teach her very quickly that..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Steve Adler’s Year in Review

A lot of little victories, if the mayor may say so himself

"...• 2% increase in homestead exemption to 8%, saving owners of a median home..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the city and school district

"...renovation plan show that. Both candidates support the 20% homestead exemption that hamstrung Council's FY 2017 budget proceedings, something..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...also worth noting that both candidates support the 20% homestead exemption that hamstrung Council's FY 2017 budget proceedings. That's..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Election Notes

Gallo goes solo on the Grove; don't be like Zim; and other election stories

"...Regarding other issues, he supports a 20% homestead exemption, opposes the November mobility bond, and believes we..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by the News Staff

Council: Don't Say I Told You So

FY 2017 budget passes after a three-day marathon

"...is because of this year's 2% increase in the homestead exemption. The increase carved $3.8 million from this year's..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

If We Had Budget Enough, and Time ...

Council closes in on a final FY 2017 city budget

"...• $950,000: Increase Senior Homestead Exemption..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Thinking About Budgets

We are short-term planners with long-term problems

"...(the "rollback rate"), and even arbitrary deadlines (for the homestead exemption) that remain in force without regard to a..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...endorsed a major transportation bond, increased the property tax homestead exemption, and approved the purchase of body cameras for..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: How Smart Are We?

Council ponders a bond that voters will swallow

"...(but not renters) in the form of an expanded homestead exemption. We're Waiting..."

June 24, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...a special session to consider expanding the property tax homestead exemption, and much, much more. (See "Herding Council Cats,"..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature

Austin City Budget: FY 2017 Timeline

"...June 30: State property tax homestead exemption filing deadline..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature

Getting at Affordability

Budget talks continue

"...was at least some early sentiment to add another "homestead exemption" to the list of cost drivers – and..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: It's All on Camera

City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach

"...the budget staff's current estimate for what another 6% homestead exemption is going to cost, should Council pursue it..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: What Drought?

Zimmerman and Troxclair take on water restrictions

"...any potential Council initiatives like another bump in the homestead exemption ($9.1 million), projected boosts to Health and Human..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Candidates: Dunaway, Johnson, Shrum

Three low-profile contenders in HD 49 race hope to make their mark

"...run. The list includes populist measures like raising the homestead exemption and a tenants' bill of rights; progressive standards..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Tale of Two Crises

The question before Council has apparently become, not how much affordability can we afford, but "who's paying?"

"...by this Council when the spending was for a homestead exemption.) We're all paying, of course – that's how..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column

Point Austin: The Courthouse Aftermath

Low voter turnout means that 6% of county residents decided the courthouse's fate

"...appearing on a state constitutional ballot carrying both a homestead exemption tax cut and more highway funding certainly didn't..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Mueller vs. TCAD: No Room for Affordability?

TCAD attorney says Mueller is placing blame on appraisal board

"...with 190 current homeowners under similar threat. Although the homestead exemption will limit each one-year tax hike to 10%,..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Mueller Makes Plea to TCAD Board

Affordable homes program threatened by spiking appraisals

"...more than 100% above their previous appraisals. Although the homestead exemption will limit the one-year tax hike to 10%,..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...limit on skyrocketing valuations is the state-mandated 10% annual homestead exemption limit, which would soon price many current residents..."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council Wrap-Up

Council passes a budget, 10-1 – no, wait, make that 9-2

"...• The elderly and disabled homestead exemption is raised $10,000 (to $80,000)...."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...

Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions

"...programming, extended library hours, a $10,000 bump in the homestead exemption for seniors and the disabled, and $1.65 million..."

Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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