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MOM from the 1G water district meeting on 5/16

Hello All, Here is the MOM from the 1G water district meeting on 5/16. MOM (as a resident) : After the elections, New Board members (Scott Stauffer, Steve Jewell & Gangadhar Kotu) are joined the Board Positions. Water District would be sending the finalized tax rates and homestead exemptions by the end of July to CAD, so they can issue the FINAL statements in the month of Oct. Discussed the Homestead exemption options and approved 10% exemption this year. Per State Law, cities would be able to provide up to 20% homestead exemption. However the tax rate discussions are to be done in the next couple months, target is to at least reduce couple cents (just a speculation at this moment, actuals yet to come). Board should be passing the resolutions during the July'18 meeting. Wish to see resident participation. District is now issuing permits for the new apartments (aroun...

Denton County - Water District 1F/1G meetings - 05/16/2018

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Hello All, Below is the schedule for this month water district meetings. Agency Description  Event Date   Start Time  Link Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-G Notice of Meeting 05/16/2018 11:30 AM Download Document Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-F Notice of Meeting 05/16/2018 12:30 PM Download Document Best Regards Gangadhar Kotu

Aren't you happy with Property value? Want to protest/challenge the property value?

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Did you receive your Property Tax Statement from your Appraisal district? Are you thinking of protesting/Challenging the property value received from CAD? See below for some helpful things on how to prepare yourselves for this. Go to https://dentoncad.com Search for a property Analyze your property details like below (may be more other details) ​ Most of the details are known, if you see your property is appraised more than 10%, then you would see ' Homestead Cap ' value, which is calculated like below. Eg., Property Value ( 2017 ) - $450,000 Property Value ( 2018 ) - $510,000   [450,000 * 110% = $ 495,000 ]. In the above example, property value has been appraised more than 10% (above $495,000), so homestead cap will be $510,000 - $495,000 = $15,000.00. Year Property Value Homestead Cap Taxable Value 2017 $450,000 NA $450,000 2018 - Sample1 $495,000 ...

MOM from the 1G Water District Meeting on 4/18

Hello All, Here is the MOM from the 1G water district meeting on 4/18. MOM : Water district has ordered for Street sweeping. You might have observed the street sweeping is being done this week in our community. The new construction after Kroger is for the (A) 9 storey office, (B) Retail space and (c) Hotel - This is part of 1H district Details are here: Overview: http://brightrealtyco.com/property/TheRealmatCastleHillsOffice Flyer: http://brightrealtyco.com/assets/images/properties/pdfs/TheRealm_FLYER_FINAL_EMAIL.PDF Land prices up Due to the land price gone up in the recent year, the space between the Krogrer and the Realm (point 2 above) is being kept open and buyers are not showing much interest. At the crown center space, (yet to issue the building permits, this is part of 1G) 3-5 storey buildign is being planned and District is providing all the utility needs and also a small...

Denton County - Water District 1G meeting - 04/18/18

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Hello All, Here is the 1G water district meeting for the month of Apr'18, there is no meeting for 1F for this month. Best Regards Gangadhar Kotu Community Blog :  https://castlehillsnehomes.blogspot.com/ Agency Description  Event Date   Start Time  Link Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-G Notice of Meeting 04/18/2018 11:30 AM Download Document

MOM from the 1G water district meeting on 2/28

Hello All, Here is the MOM from the 1G water district meeting on 2/28. MOM : The motion has been passed to cancel the 1G Elections as enough applicants are fulfilling the positions. Lewisville City is planning for a Fire Station west side of Josey and south of Windhaven  -> As the population is being grown rapidly, new Fire Station would serve the public within and around the Castle hills. New apartment complex is being planned besides Kroger complex. From this to FM 544, there will be a lane laid down near future (count in 2 years), however this  depends on the demand. Over the period, there will be single home community besides the pet cemetery on FM 544 and couple apartment complexes. Another apartment complex by Windhaven and Castle Hills Dr. This complex first floor will be retail and 2nd, 3rd will be residential apartment, something like Austin square style. Aldi has got the permit ...

Denton County - Water District 1F/1G meetings - 02/28/18

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Hello All, Below is the schedule for this month water district meetings. Agency Description  Event Date   Start Time  Link Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-G Notice of Meeting 02/28/2018 11:30 AM Download Document Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-F Notice of Meeting 02/28/2018 12:30 PM Download Document Best Regards Gangadhar Kotu Community Blog :  https://castlehillsnehomes.blogspot.com/