While the MUD sets the MUD tax rate, a homeowner’s total tax owed is based upon the appraised value of the house or property. This appraised value is determined by the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD). Homeowners can file a protest with the FBCAD if they disagree with the appraised value of their property.
The current tax rate and a record of four preceding years can be found via the link below. The tax rate consists of two components. One component is calculated to cover expected operation and maintenance costs and the other is calculated to cover debt service. These two components combined make the total tax rate.
In the Fall of each year, after careful consideration of the MUD’s financial obligations, the MUD Board adopts a tax rate for the current year. Separate rates are calculated for debt service and operation and maintenance obligations. Upon deciding the proposed tax rate, a Notice of Public Hearing on the tax rate must be published a week in advance of the date for which the Board intends to formally set such tax rate.