(This message was received from HAPC Executive Committee member Pastor James Clark and serves to both inform and warn our pastors about the increase in aggressive reassessments by local taxing jurisdictions – please let us know ASAP so we can assist you! – Dave)

 We received notification this week from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) that they are offering us a full exception on our 29100 Tomball Parkway Campus as property in use for religious purposes by a religious organization.  The exemption is effective back to 2010 which will result in a refund of over $47,000 in taxes that the church paid in January.  The exemption, as a religious organization, is for all subsequent years so that we will not be taxed in the future.  Exemption issues have been a regular burden on the transition to that strategic location since the original purchase.  We will no longer face these obstacles and can focus our attention on what God has led our congregation to step out in faith and seek to accomplish for reaching the Tomball area with His hope and to His glory.

 Our staff, the Building Steering Ministry Team, our lawyers and tax advisors have all worked hard and in unity to see this come to fruition.  A special thanks to all of them for...