Legal Definitions - MUD

Definition: MUD stands for municipal utility district, which is a publicly owned corporation or political subdivision that provides the public with a service or services, such as water, electricity, gas, transportation, or telecommunications.

For example, a MUD may be responsible for providing water and sewage services to a specific area within a city or county. Another example is a MUD that provides electricity to a rural community that is not served by a larger utility company.

These examples illustrate how a MUD is a type of special district that is created to provide essential services to a specific area or community. MUDs are often created when existing utility companies are unable or unwilling to provide services to certain areas, or when residents want more control over their utility services.