UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY TAXES TRUTH-IN-TAXATION What does that mean? ? Truth-in-taxation is a concept embodied in the Texas Constitution that requires local taxing units to make taxpayers aware of tax rate proposals and to afford taxpayers the opportunity to limit tax increases. Property owners have the right to know about increases in their properties' appraised value and to be notified of the estimated taxes that could result from the new value. ? Creating a budget and adopting a property tax rate to support that budget are major functions of a taxing unit's governing body. This is accomplished by following truth-in-taxation requirements to ensure the public is informed of any increases. The Texas Comptroller web site has a Truth-In-Taxation flyer that explains the process. Short cut to the link? [link removed]... [ [link removed] ]. The Bell County Tax Appraisal District also has an informative webpage dedicated to explaining the taxing unit rates and other information. To see the breakdown of your local property taxes visit this site [link removed] [ [link removed] ] IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS SITE: ? Please know that the link is set for Bell County residents only. ? When entering your property address, please be aware that your address might be abbreviated. For instance o Road ? Rd o Circle ? Cir o Lane ? Ln o Trail ? Trl o Avenue ? Ave o Drive ? Dr o Boulevard ? Blvd o Trace ? Trce o Court ? Ct o Loop ? Loop ________________________________________________________________________

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