BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont homeowners could likely owe the city hundreds more per year despite a property rate decrease.
(Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the property tax rate was increasing. 12News regrets the error)
The decision was made at a Tuesday Beaumont City Council meeting. The only council member who voted "no" was Taylor Neild.
The city of Beaumont tax rate is currently at 0.705%. The new rate will be 0.695%.
The council also voted to increase trash collection by $1.50 more per month. That vote passed unanimously.
Council members also voted to increase water rates by 8%. It was scheduled to only be increased by 6%.