Property owners across Howard County could see higher tax bills this year after several local taxing entities, including Howard County, Howard College and area school districts, adopted higher property tax rates.

According to figures published by the Howard County Appraisal District, Howard County's property tax rate increased 27. 1 percent for 2026, climbing from $0. 301711 to $0. 383496 per $100 of taxable property value.

Howard College also approved a substantial increase, raising its rate 27. 2 percent from $0. 216637 to $0. 275635 per $100 of taxable value.