MISCONCEPTION #3

MISCONCEPTION #3: The lid lift ballot measure allows up to a 6% increase in revenue per year to meet inflation. This means my taxes will go up 6% per year. 
 
FALSE 

The annual increase can never exceed the statutory maximum levy rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The elected Board of Fire Commissioners is responsible for the annual budget and determines the percentage amount that is needed to maintain service. 

MISCONCEPTION #2

MISCONCEPTION #2: If my property value increases by 25%, I pay that same percentage to the fire district.  
 
FALSE 

Even if your property values increase by 25%, the Fire District is limited to the 1% revenue increase per year plus new construction.   
 

For example, a home worth about $360K in 2018 is now worth about $500K. That is a property value increase of 39% over six years. The taxes paid to Fire District 3 by that homeowner have NOT increased by 39%.

Fire District 3’s levy rate is $1.18 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Most comparable fire districts in the county are operating at a $1.50 per $1,000 levy rate.