Property Tax

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College of the Mainland is proud to be your community college. The support of Galveston County taxpayers allows us to maintain affordable tuition, state-of-the-art facilities, and programs that fuel our local economy. We are committed to absolute transparency in how these funds are managed

Current Tax Rates and Transparency

COM has legislative authority to assess and collect ad valorem taxes on the value of properties within its district. The Galveston Central Appraisal District provides the valuation for properties within the college's taxing district. COM offers several favorable exemptions that reduce a homeowner's tax burden. Homeowners can apply for one or more exemptions with the appraisal district using the appropriate form. The Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector calculates the tax bills and collects property taxes on behalf of COM.

The tax rate is comprised of two elements, which become the total rate charged to the taxpayers of Galveston County:

  1. Maintenance & Operations (M&O): Funds the daily costs of running the college—faculty, student services, and campus utilities.
  2. Interest & Sinking (I&S): Dedicated exclusively to paying off the debt for campus improvements and new construction approved by voters.

Contact Fiscal Affairs

Freda Davis
409-933-8800
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