What To Know Before You Build In Spring Branch
- City of Houston permitting applies
- Teardown opportunities on generous mid-century lots
- Deed restrictions vary subdivision by subdivision
- Most addresses 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; confirm your lot's flood zone on FEMA's map before you buy. Use our Lot Check tool to open the official FEMA, Harris County and HCAD records for any address.
Property Taxes In Spring Branch
Every taxing unit below applies to a typical Spring Branch 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 unit | Rate per $100 | On a $3M home |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 0.3810 | $11,430 |
| Harris County Flood Control District | 0.0497 | $1,491 |
| Harris County Hospital District | 0.1876 | $5,628 |
| Port of Houston Authority | 0.0059 | $177 |
| Harris County Dept. of Education | 0.0048 | $144 |
| City of Houston | 0.5192 | $15,576 |
| Spring Branch ISD | 1.0231 | $29,261 |
| Total | 2.1713 | $63,707 |
Model any home value in the Property Tax Estimator, or plan financing with the Construction Loan Planner.
