What is a MUD and does it affect my Houston remodel?
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Short answer
A Municipal Utility District — a special-purpose governmental entity that provides water, sewer, drainage, and sometimes parks to unincorporated Harris County subdivisions. Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and unincorporated Harris also use them. On MUD-served parcels, the MUD — not the City of Houston — controls water and sewer tap fees, drainage plan approval, and often has its own building standards. Check MUD jurisdiction by parcel, not by mailing address.
In detail
A Municipal Utility District — a special-purpose governmental entity that provides water, sewer, drainage, and sometimes parks to unincorporated Harris County subdivisions. Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and unincorporated Harris also use them. On MUD-served parcels, the MUD — not the City of Houston — controls water and sewer tap fees, drainage plan approval, and often has its own building standards. Check MUD jurisdiction by parcel, not by mailing address.
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