Created in June 1997 by the Texas State Legislature, the Harris County Improvement District #3 was created for comprehensive planning, implementation, maintenance and operations for the public improvement to the Upper Kirby District.
Commercial property owners pay a self-imposed property tax in addition to all public taxes. The tax rate for HCID# 3 is currently $0.13/$100.
Boundaries: Roughly Westheimer (N), Shepherd (E), Bissonnet (S), and Buffalo Speedway (W).
Board Size: Five Members
Accomplishments:
- Gateway/Midtown Scenic District
- Upper Kirby District’s Master Plan
- Funded creation of Upper Kirby Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #19 (TIRZ)
- Major Thoroughfare Streetscape Enhancements
- Major Thoroughfare Utility Burial
Ongoing Services:
- Supplemental Police Patrol
- Urban Design and Streetscape
- Right of Way Maintenance and Cleanup
- Adoption of District Esplanades, TxDOT US 59 Underpasses and Rights-of-Ways within the District boundaries
- Graffiti/Bandit Sign Abatement Program
- General District Operations
- Public Affairs and Marketing of Area
- Manager of Upper Kirby District TIRZ #19 and the Upper Kirby District Foundation
- Liaison to City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT and METRO
- Regular Area Inlet Maintenance
Board of Directors
Board Contact Information
3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77098
email:
Patricia Chesnick, Chair
Cort King, Secretary
Andrew Rice, Director
Chris Gibbs, Director
Barrett Webster, Director
Notice to Purchasers (2026-2027)