Brazoria County MUD 21 vs. Lakes of Savannah South HOA Responsibility Breakdown

Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 21 (MUD 21) Responsibilities

• Provides and maintains public water supply and distribution infrastructure.
• Operates and maintains wastewater (sewer) collection systems.
• Maintains stormwater drainage systems, including drainage lines and detention facilities.
• Responsible for public infrastructure funded through MUD bonds and taxes.
• Maintains sidewalks within District boundaries.
• Maintains curbs and related street concrete improvements.
• Responsible for the majority of section entry monuments and public signage constructed as District improvements.
• Oversees trash and recycling contracts (if applicable within District service area).
• Levy property taxes to repay infrastructure bonds and fund ongoing operations.
• Bills residents for water and sewer services.
• Ensures compliance with TCEQ regulations including backflow prevention and water quality standards.

Lakes of Savannah South Community Association (HOA) Responsibilities

• Enforces deed restrictions and architectural guidelines.
• Reviews and approves exterior modifications through the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).
• Maintains HOA-owned common areas and landscaped areas not owned by the MUD.
• Maintains community amenities such as parks, playgrounds, pools, or recreational facilities (if applicable).
• Collects HOA assessments to fund community maintenance and administrative operations.
• Enforces community rules regarding parking, exterior appearance, fencing, and property standards.
• Maintains HOA-owned signage and features not owned or funded by the MUD.

Clarification of Roles

• MUD 21 is a governmental entity with taxing authority responsible for public infrastructure and utilities.
• The HOA is a private, member-governed organization responsible for community standards and common-area upkeep.
• Infrastructure such as sidewalks, curbs, drainage systems, and certain monuments are typically public improvements funded and maintained by the MUD unless formally conveyed otherwise.
• Amenities and aesthetic enforcement are handled by the HOA.