Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The Woodlands -- the process of becoming a CITY!!

Moving from being a subdivision of Houston, to a township, and eventually (with voter approval) to a city, takes a great deal of careful planning and great leadership, both of which The Woodlands has always had!

The Woodlands Township Board of Driectors has approved a $78 million operating budget for 2010. Great news: this budget includes a $2.5 million increase in spending for an enhanced community policing program, provided through the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. This will include the hiring of 22 new personnel!

No longer will we have Homeowner's Association fees but, rather, a Township TAX (a bonus when it comes to IRS write-offs!) There will be one difference: All taxes up until now have been paid in arrears (i.e. we pay our 2009 taxes at the end of the year 2009). The Township tax will be paid in advance (i.e., when it arrives in 2009, we will be paying for 2010 services). The rate set for 2010 is 32.8 cents per $100 tax appraisal evaluation.

For more information, please visit http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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