Taylor Lake Village, Texas
Taylor Lake Village is a small residential city in Harris County, in the Clear Lake area southeast of Houston near the shore of Galveston Bay. It sits along Taylor Lake, an inlet off Clear Lake that feeds toward the bay, and the community is largely made up of waterside neighborhoods and canals. The city lies about 23 miles southeast of downtown Houston and just northeast of the NASA Johnson Space Center.
Property here runs through the Harris Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Harris County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Harris County notes
What to know around Taylor Lake Village
Appraisal District
Who Sets Your Property Value in Harris County
The Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) sets the taxable value of every property in the county each year.
Property Tax Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Cut Your Tax Bill in Harris County
Homeowners who live in their Harris County home as their primary residence can get a significant cut in their property tax bill through the homestead exemption.
Municipal Utility Districts
What a MUD Is — and Why It Matters in Harris County
Harris County has hundreds of Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that provide water, sewer, and drainage to homes outside city limits.
Flood Risk
Harris County Has One of the Most Active Flood Programs in the Country
Harris County is one of the most flood-prone counties in the United States, and the county runs its own flood control agency, the HCFCD, to manage that risk.
Flood Insurance / FEMA Maps
How to Check Your Flood Zone Before Buying in Harris County
FEMA flood maps show which Harris County properties are in high-risk flood zones that require flood insurance if you have a federally backed mortgage.
Windstorm Insurance
Parts of Harris County Can Get Windstorm Insurance Through TWIA
Homeowners in the eastern part of Harris County, east of Highway 146, may qualify for windstorm and hail insurance through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).
Nearby
Places near Taylor Lake Village
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Chambers County
12 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Galveston County
41 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Brazoria County
39 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Liberty County
21 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Fort Bend County
58 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Montgomery County
55 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
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