In 2008 the developer of Timber Creek Estates informed the Timber Creek Estates Home Owners Association of their intent to turn over the operations of the existing water company to the HOA. After several months of assessing various options the HOA began the process of establishing a water district. The advantages of a water district were numerous and in November 2009 the district was approved in a special election. The Timber Creek Water District was established and a board of five elected members was created. They started holding monthly board meetings to develop a strategic plan and financial budget to serve the district water users.