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Denton County asks appraisal district to pause tax exemptions tied to "traveling" housing finance corporations

3402774 · May 20, 2025
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On May 20, 2025 the Denton County Commissioners Court unanimously approved sending a letter to the Denton Central Appraisal District requesting a pause on property tax exemptions tied to out‑of‑jurisdiction housing finance corporations and approved sending a supporting letter on House Bill 21 to the governor.

Denton County Commissioners Court on May 20 approved sending a letter to the Denton Central Appraisal District asking it to pause any exemptions associated with so‑called "traveling" housing finance corporations and authorized staff to express county support for House Bill 21 to the governor.

County legislative presenter Brooke Hambrick told the court the bill, authored by Rep. Gates, would prevent housing finance corporations (HFCs) formed by one city or county from providing tax exemptions for developments located in other jurisdictions without…

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