Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a M.U.D.?

A: M.U.D. stands for Municipal Utility District. Municipal Utility Districts are created to provide water and sewer facilities for properties using bonds to pay for the facilities. Property Owners then pay a M.U.D. tax, a property tax with the same bylaws as the County and ISD taxes, to pay off the debt and to finance, purchase, construct, operate and maintain improvements, facilities and plants for water, sewer and drainage.

Q: What is the Tax Office?

Q: What is an Appraisal District?

Q: If I mail my payment, does my payment need to be in office to be considered on time?

Q: Where do I mail my payment and Who do I make it payable to?

Q: What should I do if I receive a letter from the delinquent tax attorney?

Q: Tax Office CANNOT accept payments over the phone.

Q: Is there a charge for online payments?

Q: I did not get my tax statement. Can Penalty & Interest be waived?

Q: How many times a year are tax statements mailed?

Q: What should I do if I have an escrow with my mortgage company, but I received a tax statement?

Q: I have property in the Greater Northside Management District, will I get a statement?

Q: How many times a year are tax statements mailed?