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1. What is a MSBU?

A Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) is a mechanism for property owners within unincorporated areas of the County to receive services for which they currently do not have. Examples of these are Water, Sewer, Re-use Lines and Paved Roads.

2. Who pays for the construction?

All costs are paid by all the affected property owners within the affected benefit area.

3. Will my taxes go up?

No, this is not a tax, only the property owners within the benefit area pay for the improvement through a special assessment.

4. How much will this cost?

Each project is created individually; therefore a specific cost cannot be set, however an estimate will be provided.

5. How do I pay?

Payment of the MSBU special assessment charge can be made in two different ways. The special assessment charge can be paid in full at the beginning of the assessment, or it can be combined with the annual property tax bill over 10 years.