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Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – September 24, 2024

The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 99 (MUD 99) is holding a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the tax year 2024. This hearing will take place on September 24, 2024, at 12:30 PM at 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas, or virtually at the provided link. This meeting is an important opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on the proposed tax changes.

Key Details About the Proposed Tax Rate

The proposed tax rate for 2024 remains unchanged at $1.0150 per $100 of value, consistent with last year’s rate. However, due to an increase in the average appraised value of homes, taxes on the average residence homestead are expected to rise. For instance, the average residence homestead taxable value has increased from $372,143 to $391,728, resulting in an annual increase of approximately $198.79, or 5.26%.

What Does This Mean for You?

The tax rate adoption will affect your taxes based on the change in your property’s appraised value compared to others. Depending on these changes, your taxes may increase, decrease, or remain the same.

Your Rights as a Taxpayer

Taxpayers have the right to petition for an election if the proposed tax rate causes taxes on the average homestead to increase by more than eight percent. This right is part of efforts to keep the growth of property taxes in check.

How to Participate

To learn more and participate in the public hearing, you can visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes, where you will find additional information about property taxes, proposed tax rates, and scheduled public hearings.

For more detailed information on the proposed tax rate and its impact, please refer to the official document on the Montgomery County MUD 99 website or attend the hearing.

Water Watch: Understanding MCMUD 99’s Ongoing Stage 2 Drought Conditions and the Critical Need for Conservation

MCMUD 99 remains in Stage 2 drought conditions.

Between May 2023 and August 2023, the static water level in the Evangeline Aquifer dropped on average 16.5% between the District’s two Evangeline water wells. As of January 2024, the aquifer’s static water levels have rebounded about 9.3% on average, but are still down 7.2% from the May 2023 levels.

Please continue to conserve water. Visit www.mcmud99.org for more information about water conservation and drought stage water rates.