Q. How do I change my address?
A. Please notify the FBC Central Appraisal District
Their address is :
2801 B.F. Terry Blvd.
Rosenberg, TX 77471
281-344-8623

Q. Who do I pay my taxes to?
A. You will receive a tax bill from the Fort Bend County (FBC) Tax Assessor/Collector office, even if you live in Harris County. You should remit the payment to them as indicated on the bill.

Q. I already pay FBC or Harris County drainage tax, why do I have to pay taxes for two drainage districts?
A. The Willowfork Drainage District (WFDD/the district) was created to build and maintain the drainage facilities in the Cinco Ranch area. The tax is a combination of debt service reduction (pay off bond debt) and ongoing maintenance of district facilities. Harris and FBC counties collect taxes from all residents in their county for drainage.

Q. My taxes are too high, what can I do?
A. Your tax is computed on your appraisal from your county. You can file for a hearing with your appraiser (Central Appraisal District/CAD). The instructions for the process is on your appraisal notice. The web address for multiple county CAD is: http://www.txcountydata.com.

Q. When do the tax bills go out and when are they delinquent?
A. The bills are generally mailed out in the month of October for the current tax year or as soon as possible. Taxes are delinquent after January 31st of the following year. For example, 2003 tax bills were mailed in October, 2003 and will be delinquent after January 31st, 2004.

Q. Is there a homestead exemption from WFDD taxes?
A. Willow Fork Drainage District offers an exemption of $30,000 for taxpayers over 65 and disabled persons living in the district. You should file for this exemption with the FBC Central Appraisal District.

Q. Who should I call to report problems with the drainage ditches and channels?
A. Call the Cinco Ranch Homeowners Association(281-599-0408) to report problems. Please be specific as to the nature and location of the problem. All inquiries will be submitted to the Willow Fork Board in a timely manner.

Q. Who do I contact to get the grass mowed or edged along the outside of the fence in my backyard?
A. Willow Fork Drainage District (the "District") provides mowing and maintenance services to the land in and adjacent to the District's drainage ditches. The District does not maintain, mow, or edge the areas adjacent to fences next to the District's ditches because those fences are not within the District's property. All homeowner fences should be located on the homeowner's property and not within the District's right of way. Any mowing or maintenance adjacent to fences should be performed by the homeowner

Q. I would like to attend a District meeting, when and where are they held?
A. The District holds a meeting on the Second Thursday of every month at the Willow Fork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas 77450. The meeting starts at 11:30 AM; Meeting Notices are posted monthly at the Cinco Ranch Homeowners Association office at 4035 Mason Road, in the Harris County Courthouse and in the Fort Bend County Courthouse. This is a public meeting, however, should you have an item for the agenda you should contact our Attorney, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP 3200 Southwest Freeway, Houston TX 77027 Steven Robinson or Patti Hopper. 713-860-6400.

Q. My house backs up to a drainage ditch and I want to use the Right of Way (ROW) as the access for a pool or other remodeling project, who do I contact?
A. The District Rate Order strictly forbids access by any property owners for this activity. The District takes seriously any use of District ROW for building access. Repair, fines and applicable fees for attorneys will be sent to any homeowner that uses these ROW. Use of motorized vehicles is strictly prohibited on all district properties.