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Why 39% of El Paso County homeowners will pay no school property taxes this year
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Robert Moore , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This trend is attributed to expanded exemptions approved by voters. A significant portion of homeowners have been exempt from paying school property taxes.
A significant portion of homeowners have been exempt from paying school property taxes. This trend is attributed to expanded exemptions approved by voters. The number of exempt homeowners has fluctuated, with a notable increase in a particular year.
Data analysis reveals that the percentage of exempt homeowners has changed over time. A certain percentage of homeowners with homestead exemptions did not pay school taxes in the current year.
Further information on this topic is available, including specific data on the number of exempt homeowners in previous years and the factors contributing to this trend.
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Category: government Published: August 25, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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