Financial Transparency

What is Financial Transparency?


When ESD 16 talks about financial transparency, we are referring to local government opening its books to the public so that taxpayers can see exactly where their money is going. Financial transparency ensures that taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently by ensuring that all decisions are made in the open and on the record. Financial transparency means that taxpayers can review and examine documents and question policymakers' for the way tax dollars are spent.

Tax Information and Documents

Harris County ESD 16 Ad Valorem Tax rates are based on property values established by the Harris County Appraisal District. The tax rate (below) is per $100 of home value, as determined by the Harris County Appraisal District.

Year Debt Service Maintenance Total Tax Rate Order Levying Taxes
2023 0.00 0.045097 00.045097
Tax Notice
Tax Resolution
Calculation Worksheet
2022 0.00 0.047107 0.047107
Tax Notice
Tax Resolution
Calculation Worksheet
2021 0.00 0.05 0.05
Tax Notice
Tax Resolution
Calculation Worksheet

Adopted Budget Information


Maintenance and Operation Rate (General Fund)                                       $0.047107 / $100

Interest and Sinking Rate (Debt Service Fund)                                                   $0.00 / $100

Total of Adopted Tax Rates:                                                                          $0.047107 / $100


Change in the District’s Revenue from 2022 to 2023:                                       $426,779.00              -5.6%

Change in the District’s Expenses from 2022 to 2023:                                 -$4,381,850.03             -21.7%


2023 Property Tax Revenue Budgeted for Maintenance & Operations:          $7,180,594.00

2023 Property Tax Revenue Budgeted for Debt Service:                                               $0.00


2022 Property Tax Revenue Budgeted for Maintenance & Operations:          $7,607,373.00

2022 Property Tax Revenue Budgeted for Debt Service:                                               $0.00

 

2021 Property Tax Revenue Budgeted for Maintenance & Operations:           $7,180,594.00

2021 Property Tax Revenue Budgeted for Debt Service:                                                $0.00


All of the District's property tax revenue is allocated for Maintenance & Operations.

Annual Audits

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