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Working the Budget
Council and staff review the preliminary numbers, with crossed fingers all around
"...rate and (marginally) the property tax bill for most homeowners. But programs initiated in one year generally need to..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Disannex or Not?
Don Zimmerman hosts forum on disannexation for River Place
"...Zimmerman has been a homeowner in Canyon Creek since 2000, and rose to prominence..."

April 7, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Building a Path to Literacy
Educators and nonprofits work to close the achievement gap in Dove Springs
"...buy a home for less than its value, the homeowner might not only misunderstand the fine print, they will..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

State of the City 2016
Mayor Steve Adler declares Austin “prosperous, strong … and cool”
"...that the FY2016 city budget had saved the average homeowner $14.00 – worthy enough but, as he said, not..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Mueller vs. TCAD: Affordability Fight in Court
Attorney for Mueller homeowners says TCAD is incorrectly applying the law
"...Travis Central Appraisal District over property tax assessments, three homeowners in the affordable housing program – Laura Rodriguez, Stephanie..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Out of Pocket
Teachers forced to pay for supplies after flood
"...submerged, now the district is going through what any homeowner in a flood goes through: remediate, repair, replace. Luckily,..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mueller vs. TCAD: No Room for Affordability?
TCAD attorney says Mueller is placing blame on appraisal board
"...100% above their previous appraisals – with 190 current homeowners under similar threat. Although the homestead exemption will limit..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Mueller Makes Plea to TCAD Board
Affordable homes program threatened by spiking appraisals
"...Mueller Neighborhood homeowners and their advocates appeared before the board of the..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Scammed in Dove Springs
Homeowners allege predatory lending practices
"...The homeowners – most of them only Spanish-speaking – accuse Jeff..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Council Wrap-Up
Council passes a budget, 10-1 – no, wait, make that 9-2
"...initially about $12 over the year for the "median" homeowner (about $217,000). No one – not even budget guru..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Moths to a Flame
If it's Friday, we have a budget
"...meaning a $12 annual cut for the "median value homeowner"), the dais must find at least $1.3 million in..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature

What Do Austinites Want?
10-1 City Council wrangles its first budget
"...increase of $11.30 per month for the "median value homeowner," of which $3.32 represents property taxes – an increase..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Are You Typical?
Council's first look at FY 2016 budget
"...effect of tax and fee changes on the "typical homeowner" – generally defined as the owner of a "median-priced..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Get Out Your Calculators!
City staff proposes FY2016 budget for Council review
"...• Tax/fee increases: The “typical” homeowner (median home: $232,000) can expect an estimated $11.30/month increase..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Proposed City Budget Unveiled
Staff presents FY2016 $3.5 billion “All Funds” budget
"...Tax/fee increase (“typical” homeowner): $11.30/month (inc. $3.32 in property taxes)..."

July 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

This Is the Box We're In
Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless
"...and the appraisals need adjustment in favor of residential homeowners, it's possible the city won't learn that for several..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Six Percent Bounty
"...Note: The tax savings realized for the "median value homeowner" in each district depends on the median value of..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark
Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?
"...that, if approved by voters, will save the average homeowner about $120 a year. (Of course, that comes right..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

New Homestead Exemption Proposal
Mayor Adler and CM Casar suggest another version
"...on the dais) that a homestead exemption primarily benefits homeowners, and in proportion to the value of their homes...."

June 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

UPDATE: Flood of Relief
In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own
"...on (aka fill out forms if you are a homeowner, renter, or biz and sustained damage) • Barbabas Connection..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Public Notice: Golf and Taxes at City Council
Proposals before Council suggest change is in the air
"...the taxing entities, and save $218 for the average homeowner – about four times as much as the homestead..."

May 22, 2015 News Column

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs
Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real
"...the exemption (representing perhaps $50 annually for the median homeowner) could be paid for by raising the overall tax..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Budgets Is Hard
Council begins digging into the budget details, and it ain't easy
"...mean very little in annual savings for the median homeowner, let alone the majority of Austinites who are renters...."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Michael King

City Budget: First Forecast
Budget forecast shows rising city income, costs
"...than FY 2015, but would mean (for the median homeowner) a $6.63 per month increase ($79.56 annual). Utility and..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Meet Denialism Don
Council considers resilience, and other things
"...the buyout of a flood-damaged home of an elderly homeowner in far Northwest Barrington Oaks – Council was unwilling..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Eastward Expansion
Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside
"...work by holding the land in trust, meaning the homeowner's cost is confined to the housing itself; TIFs reinvest..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Diving Right In
The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government
"...how good an idea that is – the heavily homeowner western districts strongly favor it, while the farther east..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Environmental Stories
Local environmental news wasn't all bad this year
"...home in 2013 in the Halloween flood, leaving many homeowners devastated and city officials embarrassed at inadequate response. The..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!
The end is near
"...does not pay property taxes (i.e., is not a homeowner). Setting aside the fact that renters indeed pay property..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Ten Districts, Many Visions
Heartbeat of the City
"...His­panic, 3.5% African-American, and 9.9% Asian), includes only 30% homeowners, and is as young as it is influential –..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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