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Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Diego Mendoza-Moyers , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Mayor Renard Johnson had previously discussed lowering property taxes during his runoff election campaign.
El Paso homeowners may face significant property tax increases, potentially exceeding $300. Mayor Renard Johnson had previously discussed lowering property taxes during his runoff election campaign. However, he also noted that keeping city taxes flat was unsustainable due to the need for more funding to fix roads and provide other services.
Johnson suggested that attracting new businesses to the city could help reduce homeowners' tax bills. Further details on the potential property tax increase are available from local news sources, including a podcast discussing the issue.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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