If it's like a lot of areas here in Texas the taxes did not go up... ask any city or county politician... BUT THE PROPERTY VALUES INCREASED...:) No the tax rate did not go up,, but my house value for taxable purposes increased by about 20%. So I now will be paying about 20% more in taxes. It's still the same house and roof and floor as it was last year.. but now it's worth more. Must be becoming an antique. :)