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Finance
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The City’s current property tax rate is $.6389 per $100 of assessed value. Therefore, the owner of a $100,000 home would pay City property taxes of $638.90. These taxes are collected by J. R. Moore, Montgomery County Tax Assessor/Collector, through an inter-local agreement.
The tax rate is broken down as follows: $.3189 for general maintenance and operations of the City, such as police protection, traffic control, street maintenance, parks and recreation, and general finance and administrative services, and $.3200 for repayment of debt service obligations. |
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The sales and use tax rate for the City if 8.25%. The State of Texas receives 6.25% and the City receives 2% of this tax. Of this 2%, 1% is used to support general operations of the City while 1/2% goes to the Oak Ridge North Economic Development Corporation and is designated to make infrastructure improvements to attract economic development to the community and 1/2% is used to decrease the local property tax rate. |
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The fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30. The budgeting process for each fiscal year begins in April with departmental input for salaries and expenses. It is refined throughout the next few months by the City Manager and Finance Department. A Council workshop is held in July to go through the proposed budget line by line. Public hearings are held in August, if needed, depending upon the proposed property tax rate.
Council must give final approval to the budget in an open Council meeting by the end of August in order for property taxes to be included with the Montgomery County billing. |
Municipal Court
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No, when taking care of a citation a plea is generally being made and only the defendant can do that for themselves. |
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No, you are able to appear anytime on or before that date, if circumstances arise please come to the court in person and we will evaluate your particular situation. |
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Yes, you must print the check writer's driver's license number and current telephone number on the top front of check. We do not accept temporary checks. |
Permits
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A permit is required if you plan to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or to install, alter, repair or replace a fence.
A permit is also required to replace roofing, fencing, rearrange a plumbing system, install new electrical receptacles or outlets or repair or replace any structural member, such as increasing the size of a window. |
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If plans are required, they will need to be reviewed and could take up to 2-3 days. Most permits are issued the same day once the application has been submitted. |
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Applicant must call (281) 292-4648 ext. 301 or email Mary Kay Skinner at least 24 hours prior for all required inspections. If the inspection is failed, an additional inspection fee is required before any more inspections are scheduled. |
Utility Services
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Complete the service application form, attach a copy of your driver's license, and pay the required service deposit. View the Service Application Form. |
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Yes. The first bin is free. However, every additional bin cost $6 dollars each. The charge for the extra bin(s) can either be added to your next monthly bill, or you may pay when you pick up the extra bins. |
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No. Waste Management will pick up 2 large items every Thursday. |
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