Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – September 23, 2024

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129 will be holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year. This meeting is an opportunity for residents to learn about the proposed rate changes and how they may affect property taxes.

Analysis of the Proposed Tax Rate

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is set at $0.190000 per $100 of property value, which is a decrease from last year’s rate of $0.220000 per $100. This reduction of $-0.030000 per $100 represents a 13.64% decrease in the tax rate. Despite the decrease in the rate, the average appraised value of a residence homestead has increased from $581,555 last year to $633,763 this year.

As a result, the tax on an average residence homestead will decrease from $1,279.42 to $1,204.15, marking an annual reduction of $75.27 or 5.88%.

Impact on Property Owners

The actual change in your property taxes will depend on how the value of your property has changed relative to other properties in the district. This comparison determines how the tax burden is distributed among all property owners.

For more information about the proposed tax rate, its impact, and additional details, please refer to the complete document or visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes. If you have further questions, you can also contact the local property tax office.

Update from BUGCO Pest Control as of June 26, 2024

BUGCO will fog for mosquitoes between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings, weather permitting and in coordination with the City’s concurrent schedule (if applicable). While this practice significantly reduces the mosquito population, it does not eliminate it.

Given the recent rains and high temperatures, conditions are highly conducive to mosquito breeding. Mosquito fogging is restricted by legal limits on the amount of chemicals that can be applied within a calendar year. If the frequency of application is increased to more than twice a week, that limit would be reached as early as September, and treatments would cease sooner than mosquito season ends. To maintain an effective mosquito control strategy throughout the year and minimize disruptions, it is essential to adhere to the current schedule and respond adaptively to environmental conditions.

For additional information and measures for mosquito control and prevention, you may visit:

Mosquito Control at Home | Mosquitoes | CDC

Preventing Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes | CDC

Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites | US EPA

Mosquito Fogging Schedule Update

Update as of July 15, 2024: Mosquito fogging for the District has resumed.

BUGCO will fog for mosquitoes between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Monday night into Tuesday morning and Thursday night into Friday morning, weather permitting and in coordination with the City’s concurrent schedule (if applicable). While this practice significantly reduces the mosquito population, it does not eliminate them.

Given the recent rains and high temperatures, conditions are highly conducive to mosquito breeding. Mosquito fogging is restricted by legal limits on the amount of chemicals that can be applied within a calendar year. If the frequency of application is increased to more than twice a week, that limit would be reached as early as September, and treatments would cease sooner than mosquito season ends. To maintain an effective mosquito control strategy throughout the year and minimize disruptions, it is essential to adhere to the current schedule and respond adaptively to environmental conditions.

For additional information and measures for mosquito control and prevention, you may visit:

Mosquito Control at Home | Mosquitoes | CDC

Preventing Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes | CDC

Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites | US EPA

Notice to Purchasers

The real property that you are about to purchase is located in Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129 (“District”) and may be subject to district taxes. The district may, subject to voter approval, impose taxes and issue bonds. The district may impose an unlimited rate of tax in payment of such bonds. The current tax rate levied by the District on property within the District is 0.19 per $100 of assessed value.

Notice to Purchaser of Real Estate

Mission Statement

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129, through the dedication of its Directors and Consultants, is committed to providing the highest quality of water and sewer service at the most economical costs to its customers and taxpayers.