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Harris County WCID 157

On a typical Bridgeland Central home (about $392,605), Harris County WCID 157 adds about $1,570 a year to the tax bill, lower than most utility districts around Cypress. Below: how to pay it, who to call, and what the district does.

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  • 0.40002025 tax rate per $100 of value
  • $67.8Mbond debt outstanding, FY2025
  • 2005year created
  • 3,290acres

Pay & contact

Pay your WCID 157 bill or reach the district

Contacts are as the district reported them to the Texas Comptroller (2026). The tax bill for county, school and other units comes separately from the Harris County Tax Office.

District facts

Name
Harris County WCID 157
Type (TCEQ)
WCID
Created
February 21, 2005
Size
3,290 acres
Status (TCEQ)
Active
TCEQ district ID
4033250
HCAD jurisdiction code
617
County
Harris

WCID 157 tax rate

The 2025 adopted rate is 0.40000 per $100 of taxable value: 0.31500 for maintenance and operations and 0.08500 for debt service.

  • Maintenance & operations
  • Debt service

Rate by year

20220.4000
20230.4000
20240.4000
20250.4000

WCID 157 bond debt

Principal outstanding was $67,800,000 at the end of fiscal year 2025 (August 31), against a peak of $70,970,000 in FY2024.

Tax-supported and revenue principal outstanding at fiscal year end (Aug 31). As reported to the BRB; not independently verified.

Neighborhoods in WCID 157

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Where these numbers come from

Sources: TCEQ Water Districts (iWUD) map service; Harris County Tax Office, Truth in Taxation rate summary. Retrieved Oct 9, 2026.

FAQ

WCID 157 FAQ

What is the Harris County WCID 157 tax rate?

The 2025 adopted rate is 0.40000 per $100 of taxable value, about $400 a year on $100,000 of taxable value.

How much debt does Harris County WCID 157 have?

$67,800,000 in bond principal outstanding at the end of FY2025, as reported to the Texas Bond Review Board.

What neighborhoods are in Harris County WCID 157?

Harris County WCID 157 serves homes in Bridgeland Central, Bridgeland Hidden Creek, Bridgeland Lakeland Heights, Bridgeland Parkland Village, Cove, First Bend, Shores, Water Haven at Bridgeland. Confirm a specific address on HCAD, where the district is listed among the account's taxing jurisdictions.

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Selling a Home in a MUD?

We handle the MUD notice and explain the tax to buyers. Call (281) 606-0863 with questions.