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Proposed Fire Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2026

Original title: Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fire Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 12, 2025 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Record date · June 30, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This resolution sets the preliminary fire assessment rates for the upcoming 2026 and schedules a public hearing to discuss these rates. The assessment applies to properties within Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Why it matters

Property owners in Commission Districts 1 through 4 will see a change in the non-ad valorem fire assessment fee on their tax bills for the 2026 , pending the outcome of the public hearing on September 12, 2025.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4

These residents will be subject to the fire assessment rates established for the 2026 fiscal year.

Key Facts

The resolution establishes the preliminary non-ad valorem fire assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2026.
A public hearing to discuss the proposed rates is scheduled for September 12, 2025.
The assessment applies specifically to properties located within Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
The resolution was introduced by the Office of Management and Budget on April 1, 2025.

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The resolution status is marked as PASSED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-ad valorem assessment?

It is a charge levied on property based on the cost of providing a specific service (in this case, fire services) rather than based on the assessed value of the property.

How can I participate in the rate setting process?

You can attend the public hearing scheduled for September 12, 2025.

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The resolution was introduced in April 2025 for a hearing in September 2025, indicating a multi-month lead time for budget preparation.

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