How does it work?

A fire benefit charge requires voter approval. Under a fire benefit charge, the fire levy is reduced from $1.50 to $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The fire benefit charge is then set to cover operation costs above what the fire levy funds.

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1. What is a "fire benefit charge"?
2. How does it work?
3. How much is the fire benefit charge?
4. Why do communities support a fire benefit charge?
5. When was the fire benefit charge passed? How long will it last?
6. Where will I see this charge? How do I pay it?
7. How is the rate of the fire benefit charge set?
8. Who is exempt from paying the benefit charge? Are there any discounts?
9. How do you get information on the size of structure/s on my property?
10. What if I think the fire benefit charge on my structure is incorrect?
11. What is the formula to calculate the fire benefit charge?
12. Who can I contact with additional questions?