Government
BY KAMERYN GRIESSER & HALEY MCLEOD
TravCo officials approve increased tax rate Following weeks of scrutiny and several discus- sions regarding the county’s local hospital district, Travis County commissioners authorized an $888.7 million budget for Central Health’s 2024-25 fiscal year—which includes a tax rate increase. What you need to know Beginning Oct. 1, residents will see a 6.5% increase in their Central Health property tax rate. For the average Travis County homeowner, the new tax rate of $0.107969 per $100 valuation will result in an estimated annual tax increase of $66. Homeowners can expect to pay around $544 in property taxes to Central Health. In recent years, the district launched its seven-year Healthcare Equity Plan—a nearly $700 million initiative to invest in more direct care methods and clinics. With the approved new tax rate, this year’s budget saw a $58.2 million increase in funding,
Lakeway updates solicitation rules
Tax changes The updated FY 2024-25 tax rate means the average homeowner will pay $65.60 more annually in taxes.
At a Sept. 16 meeting, Lakeway City Coun- cil passed an ordinance revising its solici- tation rules following an influx of resident complaints about door-to-door peddlers. Some context Currently, solicitors are required to obtain a license from the city that is worn at all times during visits. A license is not required for school-related, political or religious can- vassers, unless they are soliciting donations or fundraising. The most significant change is the elimi- nation of the city’s “no visit” list, a 40-page record of over 2,000 addresses that licensed solicitors may not visit, according to a staff report. Other changes limit visits to 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. and change the license renewal period from every 90 days to yearly.
FY 2023-24
FY 2024-25
Average taxable home value
$475,286
$504,003
Tax rate
$0.100692
$0.107969
Average tax bill
$478.57
$544.17
SOURCE: AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
totaling $353.5 million, outlined for these direct health care services for FY 2024-25 such as specialty services, mental health support services, care coordination and more. The district also budgeted for about 386 full- time employees in the coming year; however, staff needs will increase exponentially in coming years as new Central Health facilities open, according to Central Health documents.
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