Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach will conduct a public hearing to consider the imposition of annual fire rescue special assessments for the provision of fire rescue services within the municipal boundaries of the City of Boynton Beach.
The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025, in the City of Boynton Beach Commission Chambers, 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the City Commission within 20 days of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (561) 742-6060, at least three days prior to the date of the hearing.
The assessment for each parcel of property will be based upon each parcel’s classification and the total number of billing units attributed to that parcel. The proposed fire rescue assessment schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is as follows:
Property Use Category Rate Per Dwelling Unit
Residential $145.00
Non-Residential Property Use Categories Rate Per Square Foot
Commercial $0.32
Industrial/Warehouse $0.07
Institutional $0.36
Nursing Home $0.36
Copies of the Fire Rescue Assessment Ordinance, the Initial Assessment Resolution, the Preliminary Rate Resolution, and the Preliminary Assessment Roll are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, located at 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435.
The fire rescue non-ad valorem assessment will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2025. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property, which may result in a loss of title.
If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Department at (561) 742‑6310, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
