Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate: 2026

The HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #172 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2026 on October 15, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Houston National Golf Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston, Texas 77095. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

Mission Statement

The core mission of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 172 is the provision of efficient and effective water, sewer, drainage, and customer services to constituents of the District. It is the responsibility of the District Board of Directors to see that all of its constituents and their respective communities are treated fairly and equally.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: Water Line Replacement Project – Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 172

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 172 will begin a water line replacement project within the District starting October 12, 2026. This project is part of the District’s ongoing efforts to maintain reliable water service and improve system infrastructure.

The work will begin near Queenston Boulevard and proceed along West Road to the project limits. Construction will include the replacement of existing water lines using a combination of open-cut and trenchless construction methods.

Construction activities will occur in phases and are expected to take approximately 6-8 months to complete.

Residents in and around the project area may experience temporary disruptions during construction, including limited access, lane closures, and brief interruptions to water service. Advance notice will be provided whenever possible if service interruptions are required.

Please refer to the attached exhibit for a map showing the project limits and areas of work.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements to the District’s water system.

EyeOnWater

The District has installed electronic water meters throughout the District, in part, to encourage water conservation by assisting in alerting residents to potential water leaks or high usage in real time.

Access to such water usage information can be accessed by downloading and registering your account on the EyeOnWater app or through the EyeOnWater website.

Instructions on the registration information is below and the link to register in the online portal is: www.eyeonwater.net/signup

For more information on how to utilize your EyeOnWater account and the online portal please visit: EyeOnWater Utility Customer Explainer Video