Property owners served by North Forest Municipal Utility District have an upcoming opportunity to hear directly about the district's proposed 2026 property tax rate and ask questions before the tax-rate process is completed.

The district has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at 16230 Ella Blvd. in Houston. In its Oct. 1 notice, North Forest MUD says an individual property owner's taxes may increase, decrease or change by a different amount depending on both the tax rate that is ultimately adopted and changes in taxable property values.

Why the North Forest MUD Tax Hearing Matters

For residents, the tax rate is only one part of the property-tax calculation. Texas property taxes are generally calculated by applying a taxing unit's rate to a property's taxable value, and a homeowner's final bill can also be affected by exemptions and changes in appraised or taxable value. North Forest MUD's notice specifically points residents to the state's property tax database for information about proposed rates, scheduled hearings and property-specific tax information.

North Forest MUD's transparency page lists the district's 2025 total ad valorem tax rate at $0.7500 per $100 of taxable value. That prior-year rate included a maintenance and operations rate of $0.496 and a debt service rate of $0.254. Those figures provide context for residents reviewing the 2026 proposal, but they should not be read as the proposed 2026 rate.

District Budget Information Adds Context

The district's current transparency information also lists an approved 2027 budget showing revenue increasing by $59,900, or 4%, from the preceding year and expenses increasing by $26,920, or 2%. Those budget changes are part of the district's broader financial picture, but they do not by themselves determine what any individual homeowner will owe in property taxes.

The district's Oct. 1 web notice does not reproduce the full tax comparison table in the body of the post. Instead, it links residents to the official hearing notice for detailed tax-rate information and directs property owners to Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to review local tax data. The Texas Comptroller identifies North Forest MUD as Harris County taxing unit 101-295-04.

What Residents Can Do Before Oct. 13

Residents who want to understand the proposal before the hearing can review the district's tax-rate notice, compare the prior-year tax information on the North Forest MUD transparency page and look up their property through the Harris County property-tax database. The Oct. 13 hearing gives property owners a public forum to follow the discussion and provide input on a tax decision that directly affects the district.

My Neighborhood News will continue following North Forest MUD meetings, tax-rate updates and other district decisions that affect local residents.

By Johnny Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Johnny Krenek has been connected to community news since childhood, growing up alongside the family business his parents founded—Krenek Printing. Today, he serves as Vice President and lead developer for My Neighborhood News, where he drives the digital experience and supports the team across a variety of technical and operational roles. He is passionate about building tools that help connect neighbors and strengthen communities.

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