Water Safe to Drink

Harris County MUD 172 water facilities are back to normal operations.

Water has always been safe to drink, and the District was never on a boil water notice.

Mission Statement

The core mission of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 172 is the provision of efficient and effective water, sewer, drainage, and customer services to constituents of the District. It is the responsibility of the District Board of Directors to see that all of its constituents and their respective communities are treated fairly and equally.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 17, 2024

Harris County Municipal Utility District #172 invites the public to a hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year. The meeting details are as follows:

The proposed tax rate for this year is $.59000 per $100 of value, a decrease from last year’s rate of $.61800 per $100 of value.

This represents a decrease of 4.53% in the rate, with the average appraised value of a residence homestead increasing to $426,553 from $397,668.

Consequently, while the rate decreases, the tax on an average residence homestead is proposed to increase by $56.11, or 2.40%.

For more detailed analysis on the proposed changes in the tax rate and their implications, please refer to the full document provided by the district. This document includes comparisons, detailed calculations, and a breakdown of votes for and against the proposal.

For additional information, visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to access local property tax databases, proposed tax rates, and information on public hearings by entities taxing your property.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The HARRIS COUNTY M.U.D. #172 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2023 on October 19, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Houston National Golf Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston, Texas 77095. 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.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate (PDF)

Drought Contingency and Water Conservation

Notice to Customers

Due to our lack of rain and increased water demand on the District’s water plant facilities and WHCRWA’s water plant facilities, Harris County Utility District No. 172 (the “District”) has implemented their Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan.

Stage I- Moderate Water Shortage – Voluntary

Moderate Water Shortage – Stage 1 voluntary water restrictions are as follows:

  • Water Customers with  Even Numbered Address (and those responsible for watering common areas such as esplanades and sports fields), are requested to only irrigate landscaped and other areas on Even Numbered Calendar days between the hours of 10 am to 6 pm  and midnight to 6 am on the designated watering day. (See example below)
  • Water Customers with  Odd Numbered Address  are requested to only irrigate landscaped and other areas on Odd Numbered Calendar days between the hours of 10 am to 6 pm  and midnight to 6 am on the designated watering day. (See example below)
  • Water Customers are asked to voluntarily reduce water use and Non-essential Water Uses.
  • Outdoor uses are restricted from 6:00 am to 10:am and 6:00 pm to Midnight.

The Board of Directors appreciates your cooperation and perseverance during this Stage 1 – Moderate Water Shortage. We will notify you if the Stage 2 – Severe Water Shortage is required.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact H2O Consulting at 281-861-6215.

Example Even Address
  • 12342 Elm Street
  • Water on July 2, 4, 6 etc.
Example Odd Address
  • 12345 Elm Street
  • Water on July 1, 3, 5 etc.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate

The HARRIS COUNTY M.U.D. #172 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on October 20, 2022, at Houston National Golf Club, 16500 Houston National Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77095. 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.