The city’s proposed budget for FY 22-23 includes a 2.4-cent reduction in the property tax rate. In addition, the City Council recently increased the homestead exemption from 15% to 20% to help offset rising home values. This means your property taxes to the city during the coming fiscal year will be based upon only 80% of your home’s appraised value. With these changes, most NRH homeowners will see a reduction in the city portion of their property taxes.

Property owners are encouraged to go online to www.tarranttaxinfo.com to view your previous and proposed tax bill from the city, as well as other taxing entities. As a reminder, when you turn 65 you also benefit from a senior tax exemption and your city taxes are frozen. Your city taxes could go down but they will never go above your frozen amount (unless you add onto your home or move to a new home). Around 28% of NRH homeowners have a tax freeze in place.

The city’s budget priorities for the coming year include infrastructure improvements, keeping pace with growth and increased service demands, and making sure we stay competitive in recruiting and retaining City employees. The proposed budget is available for review at www.nrhtx.com/budget. To learn more, please watch the video message below from City Manager Mark Hindman.

As we prepare for the coming fiscal year, we welcome your input on how we can better serve you. Public hearings will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed budget and tax rate. Questions and comments can also be submitted online or by emailing TaxInfo@nrhtx.com.

Have you heard the news? The city of North Richland Hills was ranked #6 and the only city in the state of Texas to make Opendoor’s Top 15 List of Best Cities for Families! The list is based on several criteria including great schools, top-notch outdoor amenities like parks and playgrounds, and neighborhoods with a strong community feel, close to big city amenities. Besides all of that, we think our residents make NRH pretty special too! 

If your home or business was impacted by Monday's severe flooding, the Texas Division of Emergency Management is asking you to report it at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/. By submitting this form, you're helping our emergency management teams across the region track costs, damage and plan for future hazard mitigation.

Applications are being accepted for the NRH Youth Advisory Committee. The committee provides an opportunity for high school students who live in North Richland Hills to learn about local government, volunteer for their community and meet new friends. The committee meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month during the school year. For more information and an application form, visit www.nrhtx.com/YAC or call 817-427-6015.

If you're interested in gardening, join us this Saturday, Aug. 27, at the North Richland Hills Library for the Fall Gardening Seminar brought to you by Common Ground NRH Community Garden, Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful, NRH Parks & Recreation and the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association. The doors open at 9 a.m. with the first speaker will beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Library is located at 9015 Grand Ave. This is a free event and no registration is required.

The NRH Animal Adoption Center is partnering with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) for a Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the center, located at 7301 Iron Horse Blvd. The clinic will include: $5 rabies shot; $10 city registration; and $30 microchip. Please visit TCAP's website for additional information. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers for their safety.

Help others in your community with a lifesaving blood donation! The NRH Library is hosting a blood drive for Carter BloodCare on Monday, Aug. 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but those who sign up in advance have their time slot reserved and will receive their questionnaire online the day of their appointment to make giving even easier.

Free pet adoptions continue through August 31 at your NRH Animal Adoption Center! Stop by today to help us clear the shelters. Located at 7301 Iron Horse Blvd., the center is open Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. You can also view adoptable pets online at www.nrhtx.com/Pets.