Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 9, 2024

The Bissonnet Municipal Utility District (MUD) will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate for the tax year 2024 on:

Analysis of the Proposed Tax Rate

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is $0.485 per $100 of value, a slight decrease from last year’s rate of $0.495 per $100 of value. While this reflects a $0.01 per $100 reduction, the average taxable value of a residence homestead has increased from $218,478 to $239,396, meaning taxes on the average residence homestead will increase from $1,081.47 to $1,161.07.

This results in an annual increase of approximately $79.60 for the average taxpayer if the proposed rate is adopted, representing a 7.36% increase in taxes.

For More Information

For detailed information about the tax rate proposal, as well as property values and exemptions, please refer to the attached document. You can also visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to access the local property tax database and learn more about your individual tax rates, scheduled public hearings, and other important details.

For any questions regarding this notice, contact the tax office at (281) 499-1223.