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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas<\/strong> – <\/span>Harris County officials are hitting the pavement with a simple question for residents: “How\u2019s your homestead?”<\/p>\n

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In a new outreach initiative, local leaders are going door-to-door to ensure homeowners are taking full advantage of tax exemptions before a critical deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Annette Ramirez, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Adam Bogard visited the South Creek and Sunnyside neighborhoods to provide one-on-one assistance.<\/p>\n

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Why The Outreach Matters:<\/h2>\n

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Officials say many residents are overpaying on their property taxes simply because they haven’t filed the proper paperwork.<\/p>\n

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“I believe that government should actively work to reduce barriers and bring services directly to the community, because at the end of the day, this work is about the people,” Ramirez said.<\/p>\n

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According to Chief Appraiser Adam Bogard, the financial impact of these exemptions is substantial:<\/p>\n

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