Notice to Purchaser of Real Estate – 2025

This is a mandatory legal notice for purchasers of property within this district, informing purchasers that the property may be subject to district taxes for bonds that fund water, sewer, and drainage facilities. The current tax rate is $0.1800 per $100 of assessed value.

For complete details, including authorized bond amounts and important information regarding municipal annexation, please refer to the official document:

DOC | PDF

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate: August 25, 2025

A public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax rate will be held by Fort Bend County MUD 129 on August 25, 2025, at 12:00 pm, at The Muller Law Group offices (202 Century Square Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478). The proposed rate is $0.180000 per $100 of value, reflecting a 5.26% decrease from last year, though homestead taxes may still rise due to increased property values.

For full details, including tax comparisons and voter-approval requirements, please review the Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate (PDF).

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes for additional resources.

Hurricane Season is Here – Stay Safe & Follow Waste Guidelines

As we enter peak hurricane season, your safety is our top priority. Please review the following waste collection guidelines to help us serve you efficiently after a storm:

🗑️ First Week After the Storm

  • Priority Collection: We focus on removing perishable waste (e.g., spoiled food) due to power outages.
  • Regular Trash Pickup: Resumes as conditions allow.
  • Lawn Waste: Temporarily suspended during the emergency phase.

🌿 After the Emergency Phase

  • Grass Clippings: Use clear or brown paper bags (recommended, not required).
  • Household Trash: Use white bags (recommended, not required).
  • Important: Keep all bags separate from storm debris. (recommended to be in black bags)

🌳 What Counts as Storm Debris?

Storm debris includes materials from hurricanes, floods, or windstorms, such as:

  • Fallen trees, branches, and leaves
  • Damaged fences, roofing, or water-damaged household items

🚧 How to Prepare Storm Debris

  • Place storm debris at the curb, separate from regular trash.
  • Refer to the diagram (see picture) for proper placement.

⚠️ Important Reminders

  • Storm debris and construction/remodeling waste are not included in standard trash service.
  • For full details, visit: www.best-trash.com

Mission Statement

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129, through the dedication of its Directors and Consultants, is committed to providing the highest quality of water and sewer service at the most economical costs to its customers and taxpayers.

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate – September 23, 2024

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 129 will be holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year. This meeting is an opportunity for residents to learn about the proposed rate changes and how they may affect property taxes.

Analysis of the Proposed Tax Rate

The proposed tax rate for 2024 is set at $0.190000 per $100 of property value, which is a decrease from last year’s rate of $0.220000 per $100. This reduction of $-0.030000 per $100 represents a 13.64% decrease in the tax rate. Despite the decrease in the rate, the average appraised value of a residence homestead has increased from $581,555 last year to $633,763 this year.

As a result, the tax on an average residence homestead will decrease from $1,279.42 to $1,204.15, marking an annual reduction of $75.27 or 5.88%.

Impact on Property Owners

The actual change in your property taxes will depend on how the value of your property has changed relative to other properties in the district. This comparison determines how the tax burden is distributed among all property owners.

For more information about the proposed tax rate, its impact, and additional details, please refer to the complete document or visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes. If you have further questions, you can also contact the local property tax office.

Update from BUGCO Pest Control as of June 26, 2024

BUGCO will fog for mosquitoes between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings, weather permitting and in coordination with the City’s concurrent schedule (if applicable). While this practice significantly reduces the mosquito population, it does not eliminate it.

Given the recent rains and high temperatures, conditions are highly conducive to mosquito breeding. Mosquito fogging is restricted by legal limits on the amount of chemicals that can be applied within a calendar year. If the frequency of application is increased to more than twice a week, that limit would be reached as early as September, and treatments would cease sooner than mosquito season ends. To maintain an effective mosquito control strategy throughout the year and minimize disruptions, it is essential to adhere to the current schedule and respond adaptively to environmental conditions.

For additional information and measures for mosquito control and prevention, you may visit:

Mosquito Control at Home | Mosquitoes | CDC

Preventing Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes | CDC

Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites | US EPA

Mosquito Fogging Schedule Update

Update as of July 15, 2024: Mosquito fogging for the District has resumed.

BUGCO will fog for mosquitoes between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Monday night into Tuesday morning and Thursday night into Friday morning, weather permitting and in coordination with the City’s concurrent schedule (if applicable). While this practice significantly reduces the mosquito population, it does not eliminate them.

Given the recent rains and high temperatures, conditions are highly conducive to mosquito breeding. Mosquito fogging is restricted by legal limits on the amount of chemicals that can be applied within a calendar year. If the frequency of application is increased to more than twice a week, that limit would be reached as early as September, and treatments would cease sooner than mosquito season ends. To maintain an effective mosquito control strategy throughout the year and minimize disruptions, it is essential to adhere to the current schedule and respond adaptively to environmental conditions.

For additional information and measures for mosquito control and prevention, you may visit:

Mosquito Control at Home | Mosquitoes | CDC

Preventing Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes | CDC

Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites | US EPA

Best Trash Extends Sympathy and Provides Storm Debris Collection Guidance

Best Trash extends sympathy for all of those affected by the storm. We understand that this is a catastrophic event and that it will take some time for the County to clean up the area. Please note that storm debris is not part of the normal heavy trash collection. Our main focus will be to collect household trash. Please ensure that the storm debris is separate from your regular trash to avoid any confusion.

Regular trash and recycle will be serviced as normal going forward.