Living in Melissa, Texas

Melissa ISD serves the city, plus small parts of Weston and McKinney. Voters approved an $875 million bond in May 2025, but the district said in December 2025 that it would take about two years before that bond could fund new schools, after the state's larger homestead exemption reduced projected revenue. For 2026-27 the district opened Cardinal Renaissance Academy, a PreK-5 campus at 2950 Cardinal Drive pursuing IB Primary Years authorization, and expected a 62,000 square foot, roughly 2,000-seat arena at Melissa High School. Confirm your zoned campus on the district's interactive map, since zones are being adjusted.

For tax year 2025 a Melissa home paid about 1.91% combined (city 0.454116, Melissa ISD 1.2245, Collin County 0.149343, Collin College 0.08122 per $100). On a $430,000 home that is about $8,200 a year, or roughly $684 a month, before exemptions. Owner-occupants get the state's $140,000 school homestead exemption and the city's 6% homestead exemption, and some subdivisions add a PID or MUD assessment, so ask for the exact taxing units before you write an offer.

Wilbow Corp. bought land in April 2026 for a 268-acre community planned for 652 homes. The first phase of about 265 homesites is set to deliver finished lots to Perry Homes, Drees Custom Homes and Homebound in the first quarter of 2027, with an amenity center to follow.^[6]

X Capital is building Phase I of a 22-acre development: 59,000 square feet of retail and flexible office space in three buildings, with phased deliveries targeted to begin in 2027.^[7]

Melissa ISD's sixth elementary opened for 2026-27 as a PreK-5 campus with project-based learning, an accelerated math pathway and the district's Gifted and Talented services.^[8]

The planned Outer Loop would run 55 miles across Collin County through cities including Melissa. In October 2026 the county scheduled public meetings on segments 2 and 4 while it develops the schematic design.^[9]

The city sought proposals in early 2026 to redevelop a 1.5-acre city-owned site at SH 121 and Miller Road, with a sit-down restaurant as the preferred use. The site sees about 41,000 vehicles a day.^[10]

The state's Power to Choose site lists Oncor as the delivery utility for ZIP 75454, which means you pick your own retail electric provider. Compare plans for your address before move-in day.^[11]

The City of Melissa bills water, sewer and trash. Submit the written application for new residential service and pay the $150 deposit; Utility Billing is at 3411 Barker Avenue, 972-838-2035. Community Waste Disposal collects trash and recycling weekly and offers a free monthly bulk pickup.^[12]

File with the Collin Central Appraisal District through its online taxpayer portal. There is never a fee to apply, and the general filing window is January 1 to April 30; your Texas ID must show the property address.^[13]

Enroll through Melissa ISD's New Student Enrollment page, and confirm the zoned campus for your address on the district's interactive zoning map.^[14]

New residents have 30 days to register a vehicle, after a passing emissions inspection (Collin County is an emissions county). The nearest Collin County tax office is at 2300 Bloomdale Road in McKinney. You can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days; book your Texas license appointment with DPS early.^[15]