About MEDINA COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #5

  HISTORY:

  MCESD #5 was created by petition that led to a successful election in 2006.

  Medina County Commissioner's Court has governing authority over the 6 ESD's.

  There are 5 Emergency Services Commissioners that are appointed to alternating 2 year terms

Q: Who provides our fire protection?

A: Medina County Emergency Services District No. 5 is the grassroots government responsible for fire protection in the Southeast corner of Medina County, including the City of Natalia and a portion of the rural areas of Natalia, Lytle and Devine.

The ESD is overseen by five commissioners, all residents of the district, appointed by the Medina County Commissioners Court.

Q: What is an emergency services district?

A: Emergency services districts are political subdivisions of the State of Texas, like school districts or municipalities. An emergency services district (ESD) is created by the voters to provide fire protection, emergency medical response or both.

Q: Where does our local ESD get its money?

A: MCESD5 levies a MAXIMUM property tax of ten cents per $100 property value.

In MCESD5, if the average home is valued at $100.000.00 then the owner of that average home pays $100.00. a year - that equals about $8.33 a month – to know that well- trained, well-equipped firefighters will be at the door in minutes if there’s an emergency.

Under the state constitution, the tax rate of emergency services districts is capped at 10 cents per $100 in property value.

See our ISO page for information on how we are working to save you money on property insurance.