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Fire special assessment increase
Summary
The tentative fire assessment would jump to $650 for single-family homes and $976 for multifamily — a large increase over the adopted rates of $270.82 and $672. Staff say it covers the fire budget's shortfall.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Single-family homeowners would pay roughly $379 more; multifamily units about $304 more.
✅Who benefits
Residents served by fire services — the full fire budget would be funded.
⚠️Who could be affected
Property owners facing the steepest assessment increase in years.
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