City Council Approves Lower Property Tax Rate, Budget Reduction

At their meeting this week, the NRH City Council reduced the property tax rate by 10.7% to $0.489389 per $100 property valuation and reduced the annual budget for FY 2023-24 from what was initially proposed. For the average NRH homeowner, this will reduce the city portion of your annual property tax bill by about $24. You can visit www.tarranttaxinfo.com to see how your 2023 tax bill from the city compares to last year’s tax bill. 

Previously, the City Council had discussed a 9.09% cut to the tax rate, which would have kept most property tax bills the same as last year. Following the public input period, the City Council voted to bring the rate down an additional 1.6% to reach the No New Revenue Rate. This resulted in the FY 2023-24 budget being reduced by about $630,000. Watch the City Council Meeting video at www.nrhtx.com/agendas. 

This is the second year in a row the City has provided property tax relief. Last year, the City Council increased the homestead exemption to 20% and cut the tax rate by 4.2%, which lowered property tax bills for most NRH residents. 

As a reminder, if you benefit from the senior/disabled tax freeze, your bill is recalculated each year at the current rate and compared to the amount you were billed in the year your taxes were frozen. You are billed the lower of the two. If you don’t recall what you previously paid in taxes, you can look up your tax payment history on the Tarrant County Tax Office's website.

City Council Meeting Highlights

Following are additional highlights from this week's City Council Meeting. For more meeting details and to watch the meeting video, visit www.nrhtx.com/agendas.

🏡 Approved a final plat for two residential lots at the southwest corner of Amundson Drive and Simmons Road.

🏫 Approved a final plat for the new Mullendore Elementary School on Flory Street.

🏬 Approved a special use permit for redevelopment of the Charter Furniture building on Bedford Euless Road. The property owner plans to renovate the building for a new storefront and warehouse for Galactic Glass, with additional storefront space that will be leased to other businesses.

🍔 Updated the City's Code of Ordinances to align with a new state law for food trucks. Under the new law, food trucks will now be inspected by Tarrant County and will no longer be required to get a permit from each city. The city's ordinance outlines the hours and locations where food trucks can operate in North Richland Hills. Additional information can be found at www.nrhtx.com/mfu.

Sign Up Now for Annual Fix It Blitz

Lend a helping hand in the community at our NRH Fix It Blitz on Saturday, Oct. 14! This is the perfect event for groups of all types (schools, churches, clubs, sports teams, families, and even individuals) to assist NRH residents who are struggling to complete much needed minor exterior property repairs and yard work. Projects may include but not be limited to mowing, fence repair, debris removal, light construction, painting and more. There are projects for all ages and skill levels.

Register online at www.nrhtx.com/NIP by Sept. 26 and get a free t-shirt. Volunteers will be assigned a project and be notified where to report about a week in advance. To sign up, visit www.nrhtx.com/NIP. If you have questions, please contact NRH Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6651 or NIP@nrhtx.com.

Part of Iron Horse Boulevard Now One-Way

Traffic on Iron Horse Boulevard is now westbound only between Rufe Snow Drive and York Street due to construction. The eastbound lane is closed, allowing contractors to conduct paving operations while providing better safety for workers and motorists. Eastbound motorists must use an alternate route such as Mid Cities Boulevard.

The paving work is estimated to take 6 to 7 months to complete. Please slow down and watch for workers if you are in this area. Text Ironhorse to 888777 to receive lane closure and construction updates via text message.

Iron Horse Boulevard is one of 27 streets being reconstructed through the 2020 Street Bond Program.

Upcoming Events

View our online calendar to learn more about these events.

🎶🎺 Sept. 18: Enjoy a free jazz concert by the group La Pompe on Monday, Sept. 18, at the NRH Library. The performance, which is part of our Celebrating Culture Series, starts at 6 p.m. in the lobby.

🗑️🌳Sept. 23: Keep NRH Beautiful’s Trash Bash is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join other volunteers to pick up litter across NRH. This is a great service event for youth and community groups! Sign up to volunteer www.nrhtx.com/trashbash

🐶 🏖️ Sept. 23: It’s the ultimate pool party for you and your pooch! The annual Doggie Beach Bash will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NRH20 Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26 with proceeds benefiting the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center.

👮🏽‍♂️🚒 Oct. 3: National Night Out is celebrating 40 years and NRH is excited to join in the festivities! To register your neighborhood’s block party, contact the Police Department's Community Resources Division at 817-427-7021 or visit www.nrhtx.com/nno.

💗🩺Oct. 7: CPR certification class takes place at 9 a.m. at the Public Safety Training Center. Advance registration required. www.nrhtx.com/cpr

📚📚 Oct. 7: Looking for amazing discounts on books? Check out the Friends of the NRH Library's Book Sale. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Library's Community Room and will showcase a wide selection of books.

🎸🎵 Oct. 7: Join us for a free concert on the NRH City Hall Plaza featuring featuring the Motown sounds of Memphis Soul. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget your blankets and lawn chairs.

Curbside Recycling Reminders

Recycling can be easy if you KNOW what to THROW! Here are some basics, so you can avoid common mistakes and learn what goes in your curbside recycle cart and what stays out. 

Acceptable Items:

• Plastic: jugs, bottles and tubs – Empty & rinse, with lids attached
• Glass: jars and bottles - Empty & rinse 
• Metal/aluminum cans - Empty & rinse. OK to leave labels on
• Paper & Cardboard - newspaper, magazines and flattened cardboard - Toss if wet or soiled
• Wax coated paper containers and juice boxes 
• Clean aluminum foil wrap and pans
• Aerosol cans

Unacceptable Items:

• Plastic Bags
• Soiled Paper or Greasy Pizza Boxes
• Clothing & Shoes, Tools & Toys
• Construction Waste
• Medical Waste
• Scrap Metal
• Styrofoam
• Food
• Electronics & Batteries
• Yard Waste
• Diapers

Please visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more information about what IS and IS NOT accepted for recycling by Republic Services.