Atascocita South trash bill is now doubled. $252 extra might be
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Atascocita South trash bill is now doubled. $252 extra might be used for future 'projects', Says the HOA. This is in addition to raising our HOA fees by the maximum 5%. I just payed my MUD152 water bill and the newly applied charge of $21 a month for trash service. I also paid my HOA fees which included fees for trash service. The HOA approved their 2026 budget before agreeing to let MUD 152 take over trash service. Did they then decrease what needed to be paid? No. When I called the HOA they agreed we were being charged twice, but since the budget was approved before the contract was signed they will not lower our fees. Can they charge us the 5% maximum allowed increase and take our money for services they no longer provide? Seems wrong to me. They said they will look at the situation in late 2026 when they approve next year's budget, but admitted if they need that money to pay for future projects they may not lower our assessment fee then either.
KathyMarshall, Joe and TortieMama + 4 more reacted Replies:
Is it legal for a Harris County Mud to collect funds for a private trash company.
KathyMarshall, Wanderer and lynnsgirl reacted Is it legal for a Harris County Mud to collect funds for a private trash company.
@Carmel1 :
in the oaks Im paying 88. quartly for trash, just paid 555. for HOA fees and 32.88 for water monthly mud 109.
KathyMarshall reacted in the oaks Im paying 88. quartly for trash, just paid 555. for HOA fees and 32.88 for water monthly mud 109.
@lynnsgirl :
If you live in Atascocita South part of the $500 ish bill you pay to Goodwin and Co. pays for trash, pool, security, etc. The money may be coming out of your escrow account. Then when you pay your monthly water MUD 152 bill the new $21 charge is also for trash service.
KathyMarshall and eighteen reacted If you live in Atascocita South part of the $500 ish bill you pay to Goodwin and Co. pays for trash, pool, security, etc. The money may be coming out of your escrow account. Then when you pay your monthly water MUD 152 bill the new $21 charge is also for trash service.
@walkchalk1 :
Not sure about the Oaks, but I know our trash contract is only for Atascocita South and the Woods. I'm assuming the Woods is also paying double when they pay their quarterly HOA bill and agin when they pay their MUD 152 bill.
KathyMarshall and eighteen reacted Not sure about the Oaks, but I know our trash contract is only for Atascocita South and the Woods. I'm assuming the Woods is also paying double when they pay their quarterly HOA bill and agin when they pay their MUD 152 bill.
@Itsme :
I've lived here since 1992 and during that entire time the HOA has paid a private trash company. This is the first time I have ever heard of a MUD paying for trash.
KathyMarshall reacted I've lived here since 1992 and during that entire time the HOA has paid a private trash company. This is the first time I have ever heard of a MUD paying for trash.
So, if I'm understanding everything correctly, y'all are paying a trash collection fee to the HOA and your MUD?
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@eighteen :
I think it is only our MUD 152. Which is Atascocita South and Atascocita Woods. And yes we are paying double.
KathyMarshall and eighteen reacted I think it is only our MUD 152. Which is Atascocita South and Atascocita Woods. And yes we are paying double.
That's double dipping 😖 sounds like good reason to withhold overpayment
KathyMarshall and eighteen reacted
Your board just got a bunch of money they can spend on all their little things they want to do for your subdivision. That is why a lot of people run for the board in the first place becasue they think they know all these little projects they want the members in the subdivision to pay for. When they put in the trash payment in their yearly budget then made a deal with the MUD to charge for trash instead they should apply a credit to next years fee. Will they? Probably not, once they see that money just sitting there they will find something to spend it on.
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