Update on My Bridgeland High Volleyball Career

What can we do about Airbnb’s in our community?

When I received this article, I was not aware that Fairfield had Airbnb’s scattered throughout the community. After researching our area, there were ten available houses, a suite, and a room. Although it sounds like a great entrepreneurial idea, hear what someone living next to one has to say.

Our family moved to Fairfield in 2017. We chose Fairfield because of its quiet and familyoriented setting. It was not too far from the city and had plenty of nearby amenities, a low crime rate, and good schools. In September of 2021, the home next door to ours was sold to an individual who turned it into an Airbnb. It has been nothing short of a living nightmare since. The homes in this neighborhood are mostly four-bedroom, two-story houses occupied by your typical family. The house next door is currently listed on Airbnb as having four bedrooms, ten beds, and accommodating up to sixteen guests. Sixteen! Every week, we have sixteen new neighbors. They’re loud, they do drugs (we smell it constantly), and they leave mountains of trash on the curb. We’ve even had people sticking their cell phones over the fence, taking pictures of our backyard, and harassing our dogs. We have filed complaints with the HOA, the police, Airbnb, and even reached out directly to the owner of the home. The HOA does nothing. The police say they can’t do anything about drug use unless they’re “caught redhanded”. Airbnb just sends a message to the owner. The owner claims to address the issues. However, the real issue is not necessarily the fact that we must file complaints constantly. The real issue is that the house right next door to ours is an Airbnb, period. There should be HOA regulations prohibiting it. In our situation, the problem will continue indefinitely, resolving only if the owner sells the house to a family that will occupy it as their primary residence, or we sell our house and move. Those are the only two paths forward, at this point. It would make more sense if this was a beachfront community lined with vacation rentals. But it is far from that, we’re 75 miles from the beach. I do understand entrepreneurship, however, allowing something like this to take place in a master-planned community is wrong. Allowing it to continue despite the obvious negative impact on homeowners speaks volumes about the Fairfield HOA and law enforcement, as well as some Airbnb owners with a disgusting level of greed and complete disregard for how they affect the lives of other people. What was basically a dream home for us 5 years ago is now nothing but a nightmare. We have no recourse or easy way out. Good luck selling our home when the prospective buyer finds out there’s an Airbnb next door! Will Fairfield put an end to this and prevent it from happening in the future?? We need real solutions, not suggestions.

Board adopts lowest tax rate in 33 years

The CFISD Board of Trustees votes to approve the 2022 CFISD tax rate during the Oct. 10 formal meeting. The tax rate of $1.2948 is CFISD’s lowest rate in 33 years. The CFISD Board of Trustees approved a 2022 tax rate of $1.2948 per $100 of property valuation—a reduction of $0.0444 from 2021—during its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 10. The total tax rate is comprised of a $0.8948 Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate and a $0.40 Interest & Sinking (or debt service) Tax Rate. The M&O Tax Rate, which funds day-today operations in CFISD, has decreased for the fourth consecutive year—down from $0.9292 in 2021, $0.9555 in 2020, $0.97 in 2019 and $1.06 in 2018. CFISD also offers a local optional homestead exemption of 20 percent of the appraised value of a home. When paired with a $40,000 state exemption, a CFISD taxpayer with a home valued at $350,000 would pay a tax based on $240,000 of value. The 2022 tax rate decrease will save the owner of a home valued at $350,000 approximately $307 on their annual property tax bill. View additional property tax information on the CFISD website.

Keeping Active, Involved

Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The November meeting time and date has not been determined. When scheduled, it will be at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse at 8:30 AM. For more information, contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763. Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association. The last meeting was September 13, 2022. The next meeting has not been scheduled but will be at Central Park Clubhouse, 15015 Heath Green Circle near Salyards School at 4:30 PM. First Service Residential has information about this and other Village meetings and can be contacted at 713-332-4763. Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The November meeting is in Fairfield at the Bradford Creek Clubhouse, and the date has not been determined. Meetings begin at 10:00 AM and are less than one hour. If you plan to participate or reside in a different Fairfield MUD, call 713-651-5345 for the date. Or, you may contact Bill Wilson at 832653-5146. This is your chance to talk with the Directors and our Attorney about any concerns, requests, or issues you have with water and trash service. Also, you will hear reports about the operations and financial condition of MUD #396. Fairfield Republicans. This is the regularly scheduled monthly meeting. For information about the meeting date, location, and time please contact Bill Ely at 832-919-4999. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Election. This is the last day you can vote in the General Election. Voting locations can be found at harrisvotes.org or contact your precinct chair. This is the most critical election in our country’s recent history, please vote. For general information about voting, contact your precinct chair. Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women. This is the regularly scheduled meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Harris County Smokehouse, 14243 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377 (phone) 281-351-4060. The meetings begin at 6:30 PM. You are not required to be a member to attend nor are you required to purchase a meal. Arrive early if you plan to have a meal. Saturday, November 26, 2022, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). This is the regularly scheduled fourth Saturday of each month meeting. The meeting begins at 12 Noon and is at Spring Creek BBQ, 25831 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429 (phone) 281-758-1450. CTTP does not charge a fee to attend the meeting and does not have membership dues. You do not have to purchase a meal to attend although most do. Please check the CTTP website for confirmation of the scheduled meeting, location, and speakers.