On the heels of Hurricane Harvey, which has caused billions in damages across the state, the city of Houston is proposing a temporary 9 percent property tax increase. The plan must be presented and approved by the city council on Wednesday. Here is a look at what the numbers mean for the average homeowner:

• The current rate of 58.6 cents per $100 valuation would go up to 63.8 cents for 12 months.
• The tax hike would be temporary, because it's an emergency request in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
• The average home in Houston is valued at $225,000. The increase would add about $117 a year to the tax bill.

Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's needed to pay for Harvey relief. Residents told ABC13 they are not happy with the idea and would rather see the state dip into the rainy day fund to offset the city's expenses. "I think the state should be responsible for that. Raising taxes on middle class working people is just putting another burden on the family," said Houston resident Ricky Stewart. Houston is still a long way from seeing the tax hike. The first item in the process to pass the increase is to be presented to the city council Wednesday. The city would then hold three public hearings before being able to vote on the increase. Those hearings are planned for Tuesday, September 26; Tuesday, October 3; and Wednesday, October 11. If approved, the move would bring in $110 million. Homeowners would see the increase tacked on to their first bills of 2018. From ABC 13