All current HGSD forms will be transitioned to the Portal on May 17. While the forms look different, no new information is required. Step-by-step user guides will be provided before launch to navigate the forms.
After May 17, 2021, all online applications will need to be submitted through the Portal.
All current and new permit holders will be able to create an account on May 17, 2021. Current permit holders will need to use the email address associated with their well number to create an account.
Over-Conversion Credits (OCCs) are offered to permittees with an approved Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP) upon submission of proof that the permittee used more [...]
No, currently each sponsorship (which includes one student in the school program and all of the other aspects of the program) issues 84,000 in Series B groundwater credit which can be used for up to 30% of the permittees total water demand and expires 20 years from issue date.
It is possible to purchase credits on the open market. The District maintains a list of organizations/individuals who have notified the District of their willingness to sell their credits to a third party. The District does not participate in the resale of credits. Please contact the District at 281-486-1105 or info@subsidence.org if you would like more information on credit transfer and purchase.
If you are unable to meet the required conversion to alternative water, then you may be subject to a disincentive fee. See our schedule of fees for the current disincentive fee rate.
Yes, as long as the groundwater credits are valid and have not expired, they can be combined.
Yes, historically the District has issued Series A credits which could be used for 100% of a permittee total water demand and expired 40 years from the date of issue. After an evaluation of the credits potential impact on the District’s mission to prevent future subsidence in 2001, the District discontinued issuing Series A groundwater credits and replaced them with the Series B groundwater credits.
Subsidence is the gradual sinking of the land caused by subsurface movement. Our region's distinct experience with subsidence is [...]