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What is a VATRE?

A Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election is an election that allows voters to decide whether the school district can increase its Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate above the amount allowed by state law without an election.

Unlike a bond election, a VATRE does not pay for new buildings or construction projects.

Instead, it provides annual, recurring funding that can be used for the district's day-to-day operations, such as: 

  • PRESERVING STUDENT PROGRAMS
  • MAINTAINING DAILY OPERATIONS
  • REDUCING THE BUDGET DEFICIT
Tax Rate History

 

Graphic explaining Huffman ISD’s proposed three VATRE pennies. The 2025–26 approved tax rate is $1.0637 per $100 valuation. The 2026–27 voter-approved tax rate is $1.0337. If the VATRE passes, the 2026–27 tax rate would be $1.0637—resulting in a $0 increase to the total tax rate compared with 2025–26.

 

Graphic explaining that three additional Golden Pennies would generate $2 million in recurring funding each year for Huffman ISD.

 

New development creates more local tax dollars, but those dollars fill the local portion of the funding cup first. Once the cup is full, any additional dollars are recaptured by the state-not by our school district. A VATRE allows the district to access 3 additional golden pennies, bringing more state funds to the district.

 

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Huffman ISD 2026 VATRE Tax Calculator

Enter your 2026 appraised home value below to estimate your Huffman ISD property taxes under both VATRE scenarios.



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You must qualify for and receive the residence homestead exemption.

Please Note: This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes only. Actual property taxes may vary based on taxable value, exemptions, appraisal adjustments, tax ceilings, and other factors.

Additional exemptions may be available, including exemptions for homeowners age 65 or older and homeowners with disabilities. Those exemptions are not calculated by this tool.

For official property values and exemption information, visit the Harris Central Appraisal District.

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