Harvey-damaged properties could be appraised 21 percent above pre-flood values in Harris County

In this Aug. 28, 2017 file photo, is a home surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Spring, Texas. In 2018, Harris County lowered appraisal values as homes underwent repairs. Thursday morning, it announced that appraisal values would be raised to 21 percent above their pre-flood values. >>Where the most homes were flooded during Hurricane Harvey less In this Aug. 28, 2017 file photo, is a home surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Spring, Texas. In 2018, Harris County lowered appraisal values as homes underwent repairs. Thursday morning, ... more Photo: David J. Phillip, STF / Associated Press Photo: David J. Phillip, STF / Associated Press Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close Harvey-damaged properties could be appraised 21 percent above pre-flood values in Harris County 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

Harris County Appraisal District announced Thursday morning it could raise the appraised values for properties damaged during Hurricane Harvey by as much as 21 percent above pre-Harvey levels.

Many flood-damaged homes had their appraised values — which property taxes are based on — lowered in 2018 as they repaired their homes.

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Now those rates could be raised to their pre-flood values, plus a 10 percent increase per year, according to a post on the Harris County Appraisal District website.

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That means a home assessed at $300,000 before sustaining damage could now be assessed at $363,000. The announcement comes as many homeowners are awaiting their HCAD appraisals.

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