Frequently Asked Questions
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Public Works - Municipal Services Benefit Unit
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Public Works - Municipal Services Benefit Unit
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.
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Public Works - Municipal Services Benefit Unit
All costs are paid by all the affected property owners within the affected benefit area.
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Public Works - Municipal Services Benefit Unit
No, this is not a tax, only the property owners within the benefit area pay for the improvement through a special assessment.
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Public Works - Municipal Services Benefit Unit
Each project is created individually; therefore a specific cost cannot be set, however an estimate will be provided.
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Public Works - Municipal Services Benefit Unit
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.