Building A Custom Home In Bunker Hill Village

Bunker Hill Village is an independent city in the Houston area. Bunker Hill Village is another independent Memorial Village with a quiet, residential character and wooded lots. Plans are reviewed and permitted by the village itself. Custom homes here are permitted by City of Bunker Hill Village, served by Spring Branch ISD, and carry a combined 2025 property tax rate of about 1.92% of value.

Permits
City of Bunker Hill Village
Schools
Spring Branch ISD
Typical lots
~½ to 1+ acre
Build cost / sq ft
$500–$825+
2025 tax rate
1.92%

What To Know Before You Build In Bunker Hill Village

  • Village-specific building and drainage standards apply
  • Wooded lots favor houses that step around the canopy
  • Coordinate utility and driveway placement early
  • Schools are in Spring Branch ISD

Floodplain And Zoning

Houston has no traditional zoning, so deed restrictions and local ordinances decide what can be built on each lot. Inside the City of Houston, new homes in the 100-year and 500-year floodplains must be elevated two feet above the 500-year floodplain elevation; independent cities like Bunker Hill Village set their own floodplain and building rules, so confirm them with the city before design begins. Use our Lot Check tool to open the official FEMA, Harris County and HCAD records for any address.

Property Taxes In Bunker Hill Village

Every taxing unit below applies to a typical Bunker Hill Village address, using 2025 adopted rates. The example shows a $3 million home with the $140,000 school homestead exemption; some addresses also include special or water districts.

Taxing unitRate per $100On a $3M home
Harris County0.3810$11,430
Harris County Flood Control District0.0497$1,491
Harris County Hospital District0.1876$5,628
Port of Houston Authority0.0059$177
Harris County Dept. of Education0.0048$144
City of Bunker Hill Village0.2710$8,130
Spring Branch ISD1.0231$29,261
Total1.9231$56,261

Model any home value in the Property Tax Estimator, or plan financing with the Construction Loan Planner.

Capital Homes In And Near Bunker Hill Village

Bunker Hill Village Building FAQ

Who issues building permits in Bunker Hill Village?

Building permits and inspections in Bunker Hill Village are handled by City of Bunker Hill Village. Independent cities in the Memorial Villages set their own building codes and review processes, separate from the City of Houston.

What school district serves Bunker Hill Village?

Homes in Bunker Hill Village are served by Spring Branch ISD. Confirm the attendance zone for a specific address with the district.

What is the property tax rate in Bunker Hill Village?

The combined 2025 adopted rate is about 1.9231 per $100 of value, or 1.92%, including City of Bunker Hill Village, Spring Branch ISD and Harris County entities. On a $3 million homestead, that is roughly $56,261 a year after the $140,000 school homestead exemption.

How much does it cost to build a luxury home in Bunker Hill Village?

Capital Builders plans luxury construction in Bunker Hill Village at roughly $500–$825+ per square foot before land, depending on finish level, structure, site conditions and systems. Typical lots are ~½ to 1+ acre.

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