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MUDs and PIDs

Many new homes in Kaufman County sit inside special tax districts

Municipal Utility Districts and Public Improvement Districts add extra charges to your tax bill — check before you buy.

Kaufman County Money & Taxes

Kaufman County is growing fast. Many new neighborhoods near Forney and Crandall are built using special tax districts. A Municipal Utility District (MUD) is one type. A MUD sells bonds to pay for water, sewer, and roads in a new neighborhood. Homeowners in the MUD pay an extra property tax every year. Those payments go toward paying off the bonds.

A Public Improvement District (PID) works in a similar way. It adds a yearly charge to your property bill. The money pays for neighborhood improvements. The City of Forney uses PIDs in many new subdivisions. These charges show up on your property tax statement. Before you buy a home, ask your title company to list every taxing unit tied to the property. You can also search on the Kaufman CAD website to see which districts cover a parcel.

Source to confirm: City of Forney — Public Improvement Districts FAQ

More Kaufman County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax in Kaufman County

The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and takes payment.

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Homestead Exemption

File your homestead exemption with KCAD to lower your tax bill

Texas requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their primary residence — but you must apply with the appraisal district to get it.

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Over-65 & Disability Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Kaufman County

Once you turn 65, your school taxes can be frozen — meaning they cannot rise as long as you own and live in the home.

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Agricultural Special Appraisal

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas law lets qualifying farm and ranch land be taxed on what it can produce, not what a developer would pay for it — which can cut your tax bill sharply.

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