The significant difference this year is the elimination of the homeowners association fees replaced with the township tax. While the association fees were debatable as being tax deductible, the township tax is definitely deductible.

The Woodlands 2010 Taxes Per $100 Valuation Village MUD # MUD Rate County Rate CISD Rate Tax Rate Township Rate Total Alden Bridge 47 .25 .67 1.285 2.205 .328 2.53 Alden Bridge   67 .32 .67 1.285 2.275 .328 2.60 Alden Bridge 46 .285 .67 1.285 2.24 .328 2.57 Cochran's Crossing 47 .25 .67 1.285 2.205 .328 2.53 Cochran's Crossing 60 .24 .67 1.285 2.195 .328 2.52 Cochran's Crossing 67 .32 .67 1.285 2.275 .328 2.60 Cochran's Crossing 7 .175 .67 1.285 2.13 .328 2.46 College Park (Harper's Landing)   39 .43 .67 1.285 2.385 .328 2.71 College Park (Grogan's Forest) 60 .24 .67 1.285 2.195 .328 2.52 College Park (Grogan's Forest E. of Grogan's Forest Drive)(2) - - .67 1.285 1.955 .3282(2) 2.28 Creekside Park(3) 386 1.15 .75(3) 1.36(3) 3.26 .328 3.59 East Shore-Sec 1(4) 6 .10 .67 1.285 2.055 .348(4) 2.40 East Shore-Sec 2-3-8(4) 60 .24 .67 1.285 2.195 .348(4) 2.54 East Shore-Sec 5,6(4) .67 .32 .67 1.285 2.275 .348(4) 2.62 Grogan's Mill 36 .10 .67 1.285 2.055 .328 2.38 Grogan's Mill 46 .285 .67 1.285 2.24 .328 2.57 Grogan's Mill 2 .23 .67 1.285 2.185 .328 2.51 Grogan's Mill 6 .10 .67 1.285 2.055 .328 2.38 Indian Springs 60 .24 .67 1.285 2.195 .328 2.52 May Valley(5) 386 1.15 .67 1.38(5) 3.20 .328 3.53 Panther Creek 40 .18 .67 1.285 2.135 .328 2.46 Panther Creek 7 .175 .67 1.285 2.13 .328 2.46 Sterling Ridge 46 .285 .67 1.285 2.24 .328 2.57 Town Center(6) 6 .10 .67 1.285 2.055 .528(6) 2.58 Windsor Hills (Active Adult Community) 67 .32 .67 1.285 2.275 .328 2.60 Windosr Lakes(7) (Active Adult Community) - - .67 1.285 1.955 .42(7) 2.375   2010 Average MUD Rate $.31 Average Combined Tax Rate $2.59   2009 Average MUD Rate $.33 Average Combined Tax Rate $2.52 (1) Residents of all areas except Creekside Park and May Valley are served by Conroe Independent School District . (2) This portion of Grogan's Forest pays no MUD tax or Township tax, but pays Shenandoah city tax ($0.3282) (3) Creekside Park pays Harris County and Tomball ISD taxes. (4) East Shore pays a Township tax ($0.328) plus Lake Woodlands Property Owners Association fee ($0.02). Annual HOA dues varies from $1,312.50 to $2,187.50.. (5) May Valley pays Magnolia ISD tax. (6) Town Center pays a Township tax ($0.328) plus Town Center Owners Association fee ($0.20). (7) Windosr Lakes, part of the City of Conroe, pays no MUD tax or Township tax. Residents pay Conroe city tax ($0.42) plus monthly HOA fee of $178.00 to $231.00. Tax rates are set by government entities and are subject to change. New homes have historically been assessed at less than the sales price. 2010 County Tax Breakdown Rates Set Fall 2009 - Payable in 2010 County Montgomery Harris Base Rate $.4838 $.3922 Hospital District .0755 .1922 College District .1101 .1101 Flood Control .7020 .0292 Port of Houston Authority .0164 Department of Education .0061 Total Rate Applicable to The Woodlands $.6694 $.7462 Appraisal Districts Montgomery Harris   936-756-3354 713-957-7800   www.MCAD-TX.org www.HCAD.org The Woodlands Township Tax includes: The Woodlands Fire Department The Woodlands Watch Program Emergency Medical Service Streetscape Maintenance Additional Sheriff's Department Deputies Streetlighting Residential Design Review and Covenant Enforcement Residential Trash Removal and Recycling Environmental and Recycling Education Recreational Programs Community-wide facilities provided and maintained by The Woodlands Community Association and The Woodlands Association assessment funds are: Parks (100) Greenbelts (1800+ acres) Swimming Pools (12) Pathways (160+ miles) Athletic Fields and Courts Use of Lake Woodlands Recycling Center Recreation Center Recreational Vehicle Storage