EDINBURG — In an effort to assist Edinburg homeowners with financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved the City of Edinburg COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Exemption. The measure allows homeowners who qualify for homestead exemption to save an additional $5,000 on the property value they pay taxes on. “People are facing real fi “People are facing real financial hardships during this pandemic. The City Council wants to do what we can to ease the burden on our local homeowners,” said Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina. “People have lost their jobs and are struggling to pay their mortgages.