HCMUD 18 Sets 2024 New Tax Rate

The Board of Directors of Harris County Municipal Utility District No.18 has lowered the District’s tax rate for the 2024 tax year.

The  2024 tax rate is now set at $0.31000 per $100 of assessed value.

This is a decrease of -3.66% from last year’s rate of $0.32177 per $100 of assessed value.

Please Note:   Although using this new, lowered rate, if the average residence homestead  assessed value increases from $304,916 to $326,019, there would be a slight increase in the average tax amount from $981.13 to $1,010.66, representing a 3.01% increase, or in this example $29.53.

The Board of MUD18 currently holds no bond debt and strives to maintain quality infrastructure, customer service and low cost within our District.

We are mandated to purchase surface water from the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, which sets its own price for water.  MUD 18 incorporates the surface water price set by the Regional Authority when calculating your water bill..  Please refer to your monthly bill to see how the District’s and Regional Authority’s water rates combine to form your monthly bill. Our Sewer Rate stays the same.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 14, 2024

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 18 will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the tax year 2024. Below are the details for the meeting:

Tax Rate Analysis

The proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year is set at $0.310000 per $100 of value, down from last year’s rate of $0.321770. This reflects a decrease of $0.01177 per $100 of value, or -3.66%. For the average residence homestead, the appraised value has increased from $304,916 to $326,019, leading to a slight increase in the average tax amount from $981.13 to $1,010.66, representing a 3.01% increase.

It’s important to note that if the adopted tax rate results in an increase of more than 3.5% on the average residence homestead, an election must be held to approve the rate under Section 49.23602 of the Water Code.

Additional Information

For more detailed information on the proposed tax rates, the impact on your individual taxes, and further explanations of the changes, please refer to the full document. You can also visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database, which provides access to details about your property taxes and scheduled public hearings.

HCMUD 18 Results of EPA Lead & Copper Inventory

HC MUD 18 has completed the Lead & Copper Inventory as required by the EPA. Through records research and field investigation of the distribution system, it has been determined that the system has no lead service lines or galvanized requiring replacement service lines. The system has been determined as a non-lead community. If you would like a copy of the Lead & Copper Inventory, please submit your request to HAR018@txdistricts.info.