Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 261

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 261 (“HCMUD 261” or “MUD 261”), through the dedication of its Directors and Consultants, is committed to providing the highest quality services at the most economical costs to its customers and taxpayers.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – October 10, 2024

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 261 is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for the tax year 2024. The details of the meeting are as follows:

Tax Rate Analysis

The proposed tax rate for this year is $0.4293 per $100 of assessed property value, reflecting a decrease from last year’s rate of $0.4508 per $100.

This change represents a reduction of 4.77% in the tax rate.

Despite this reduction in the rate, due to an increase in average property values from $395,256 to $429,521, the actual taxes on an average residence homestead would increase by $62.12, or 3.49%.

Further Information

For those interested in the detailed implications of the proposed tax rate on their property taxes or wishing to attend the public hearing, further information can be found by visiting the local property tax database at Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes. This database offers access to information regarding your property taxes, proposed tax rates, and schedules for upcoming public hearings.

The hearing will provide an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions either for or against the proposed rate. It is an important event for taxpayers within the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 261, as it directly affects property taxation and community funding for the upcoming year.

For further details on the meeting and tax rate analysis, please refer to the official document provided by the district.

Separating Household Trash and Recycling from Winter Storm

Our team at Waste Management is excited to be back on the streets serving our communities this week. Both your waste and recycle collection services will be provided as regularly scheduled this week.

The goal for this week is to utilize all resources available to serve as many people as possible. To ensure every customer is serviced, WM will only collect your regular allowable limits or collect items that have been placed inside the service cart.

Also, it is important to remember to separate your winter storm debris from your regular household garbage. Winter storm debris such as furniture, flooring, carpet, sheetrock , pipes, etc. is not included in your regular service. We are working with local authorities and municipalities to determine who will remove the winter storm debris and will post information as soon as it is available.

We will be working hard to serve the needs of all of our communities and appreciate your patience.

Bulk Collection Specifications: Bulk Collection service does not apply to items that require disposal as a result of a natural disaster.

Bulk Trash Collection

Eight (8) items on the second Thursday of every month.

Acceptable items include:

  • Mmoving Boxes (please break them down and bundle them)
  • Old Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Grass Clippings
  • Leaves
  • Branches
  • Tree Trimmings

Important! For the safety and protection of our employees and equipment, we do require that branches and tree trimmings be no greater than three inches (3″) in diameter and be cut, tied and bundled in four-foot (4′) lengths weighing no more than forty to fifty pounds (40-50 lbs.)

Please note! WM can no longer dispose of CFC refrigerant containing items (i.e., refrigerators, freezers, etc.) without certification that the Freon has been properly removed and recycled, pursuant to current Federal law.

Unacceptable Items
  • Gasoline and Oil (cans/filters)
  • Vehicle Tires
  • Large Pieces of Metal
  • Electronic Waste (e.g., televisions/computer monitors)
  • Construction Debris (e.g., paint, sheetrock, and carpet)
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Landscape Rock
  • Glass (e.g., windows, bathroom mirrors resulting from construction projects)

Have Questions?

Our Customer Service Department is here to help:

Call 1-800-800-5804
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
E-mail us: cssatex@wm.com
Find us online: www.wm.com/us/local/tx/harris-co-mud-261/residential