General

Understanding Your Increased MUD Tax Rate

Dear Cutten Green Resident,

As a member of your Northwest Harris County MUD 6 Municipal Utility District board of directors, I want to take this opportunity to explain the recent increase in our tax rate from approximately 34 to 36 cents per $100 valuation.  This increase becomes effective immediately and will be reflected on your 2024 tax bill.

This tax rate increase is due to the urgent need of funding to replace our aging waterline infrastructure, which was installed over 40 years ago.  Over time, our water, system has experienced significant wear and tear, which can lead to decreased reliability, increased maintenance costs, and even service interruptions. To ensure the continued safe delivery of water to our community, it is time to invest in modernizing our water system.  This includes replacing the outdated pipes in our water system in sections one and two.  The first phase of this modernization program, is underway in section two.  Section two will be completed in the first or early second quarters of 2025.  Section one is targeted to start in 2025 and be completed in 2026.  These improvements will not only enhance the reliability and efficiency of our services, but also contribute to the long-term sustainability of our district.

We understand that any increase in taxes is undesirable. We believe that the investment in our infrastructure is necessary to safeguard the future of our community. By addressing these critical needs now, we are ensuring that our district remains a viable and thriving entity for generations to come. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

David W. Harris
President, Board of Directors

The Districts Alert System

The District has implemented an email and text alert system for the residents and commercial businesses of Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 6. This system is designed to keep you informed of issues related to the District in a quick and timely manner. You may receive messages in either email or text alert format, or both, related to the water service in the District, drainage and sewer related topics, and other news that is relevant to the District.

The email alerts that you may receive will contain the majority of the relevant information and may occasionally direct you back to the District’s website for more details.

Text messages will contain a short amount of information with a link back to the District’s website where the remainder of the information can be viewed.

These notifications and alerts are a great way to stay up to date on news and issues within the District and we highly encourage you to sign up and share this information with your neighbors.

To sign up for email and text notifications, please click here to visit the sign up page.

Steps for Winterizing your Home or Business

  • Insulate pipes with insulation sleeves, wrapping or using slip-on foam pipe insulation. Do not leave any gaps without insulation as cold air can affect the pipe in these spaces.
  • Winterize your sprinkler system by turning the water off to your irrigation system and drain your backflow preventer.
  • Maintain a heating source inside the building to protect pipes against cold.
  • Open cabinets underneath faucets.
  • Exterior hose bibs are normally left unattended, disconnect hoses and insulate faucets with covers or blankets.
  • House or Business Shut off valve: Know where your shut off valve is located in case of an emergency. For Homeowners, the valve is usually on the side of the house near the garage. For business owners, the valve is usually on the side of your office building.
  • If you choose to leave a faucet dripping, please only let the faucet drip slowly. NO STEADY STREAMS.
  • If traveling for the Holidays or your business is closed, it is recommended that you turn the water off at the street and drain all your plumbing at your house or business.