Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 3, 2024

The Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 03 will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the tax year 2024. Here are the details of the meeting:

Tax Rate Analysis

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is $0.33500 per $100 of value, a slight decrease from last year’s rate of $0.33700, reflecting a -0.59% change.

The average appraised value of a residence homestead has increased from $363,067 to $371,915. However, the general homestead exemption has decreased, affecting the average taxable value, which has increased from $326,471 to $354,561.

Consequently, the tax on an average residence homestead is proposed to increase from $1,100.21 to $1,187.78, an annual increase of $87.57 or 7.96%.

Additional Information

If the proposed combined tax rate results in taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than 8%, qualified voters may petition for an election to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate as per Section 49.23603 of the Water Code.

For more details and to better understand how this tax rate may impact your property taxes, please refer to the full document or visit the Texas Comptroller’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax. You can also access your local property tax database through Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes for information on your property taxes and scheduled public hearings.

BERYL STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP

Dear Residents,

We’ve hired Texas Groundworks Management, Inc. to help clean up the storm debris in our District. They are planning to begin the cleanup on Tuesday, July 16th, and it might take several days to finish the job.

The cleanup will include removing tree debris (like fallen branches and other tree-related debris), damaged or unwanted fence materials, and any other non-trash debris.

Texas Groundworks will use equipment like dump trucks, wood chippers, dump trailers, and chainsaws to make sure everything is cleaned up efficiently and properly disposed of according to local regulations.

We appreciate your patience during this process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at board@bcmud3.org or 713-739-1060.

New Garbage Collection Services Coming to Brazoria County MUD No. 3

Exciting Changes Ahead for Brazoria County MUD No. 3 Residents

We are pleased to announce an important update for all residents of Brazoria County MUD No. 3. In our continuous effort to improve community services, there will be a significant change in our residential garbage collection services.

Transition to Best Trash

Starting from January 4, 2024, Brazoria County MUD No. 3 will be partnering with a new garbage collection provider, Best Trash. This change is part of our commitment to providing high-quality and efficient services to our community. Best Trash is known for their reliable and customer-focused garbage collection services, and we are excited to bring their expertise to our neighborhood.

What Does This Mean for You?

  • Service Start Date: The first garbage collection by Best Trash will occur on January 4, 2024. Mark your calendars to remember this change.
  • Change in Collection Days: Along with the new provider, there will also be a change in the garbage collection schedule. The new service days will be Mondays and Thursdays, replacing the current schedule of Tuesdays and Fridays.

Preparation for the Change

  • Please be advised the removal date for BC MUD 3 Waste Management recycle bins has been updated to January 2nd. Waste Management will begin removing carts on the 2nd and plans to complete removal on the 3rd. Please be sure to have your recycle bins out starting that Tuesday morning of the 2nd.
  • Please continue to use Waste Management services until January 3, 2024.
  • Starting January 4, place your bins out as per the new schedule (Mondays and Thursdays).
  • Watch for further communications from Best Trash regarding the transition and any additional information you may need.

Our Commitment

We understand that changes in routine services like garbage collection can be an adjustment. The decision to switch providers was made after careful consideration of how we can best serve our community’s needs. We believe that Best Trash will provide superior service and we look forward to a cleaner, more efficient future in waste management.

Stay Informed

Keep an eye on our Home Page under the latest news section for ongoing updates and information regarding this transition. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this changeover period.

If you have any questions or concerns about the new garbage collection service, please feel free to contact us. Your satisfaction and the cleanliness of our community remain our top priorities.

Thank you for your attention to this important update. Here’s to a cleaner, greener Brazoria County MUD No. 3!

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 03 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the office of Bacon, Wallace & Philbin, L.L.P., 6363 Woodway, Suite 800, Houston, Texas 77057. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

Click here to read the notice.