You should start receiving notices in the mail from the Harris County Appraisal District for the 2021 Tax valuation for your property. Of note, the deadline to file a tax protest with HCAD is May 17. Mark your calendars. To learn more about how to file a tax protest or the valuation process in general, […]
In Houston
Happy Holidays from Your Civic Club
Arlington Heights Civic Club wishes its residents a safe and happy holiday season during this pandemic. The City of Houston Health Department has advised citizens to be cautious about social gatherings during the holiday season. From the advisory: We should all be thankful for our health this holiday season and remember those affected by the […]
Updated Flood Control Plan
Identification of Flood Prone Areas on General Plan Effective July 24, 2020 Flooding events have been increasingly severe in the City of Houston and our region. The 2018 amendment to Chapter 19 City of Houston Code of Ordinances mandated that it was necessary to evaluate development within the 100-year and 500-year floodplains to protect investments […]
Statewide Mask Order to Take Effect
HOUSTON – Before the statewide order requiring Texans to wear face coverings takes effect at noon today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a new COVID-19 policy for city facilities. All people who meet, work, or visit a city facility will be required to wear a face mask or covering. The policy applies to all city facilities, […]
Important COVID-19 Update
From County Judge Lina Hidalgo: Today, I upgraded the County’s COVID-19 public threat level from significant (orange, level two) to severe (red, level one). Level one indicates a “severe and uncontrolled” level of COVID-19, meaning outbreaks are worsening, contact tracing capacity is strained or exceeded, and healthcare surge is likely. To slow this uncontrolled spread […]
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund
Harris County has established the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide much-needed relief to Harris County residents most impacted by the global pandemic. The Fund is open to all eligible low-income Harris County residents, including those excluded by the CARES Act or immigrant households, and people who may receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance but cannot […]
