Fire Assessment Q & A
What is a fire assessment fee? A fee applied to every property in a municipality to provide a dedicated source of funding specifically for fire rescue operations, fire safety education and emergency disaster preparedness.
What do Boynton Beach residents pay now and what is the proposed fee?
Current rate: $120 per household
Proposed new rate: $145 per household
Proposed increase: $25 annually or $2.08 per month, per household
How does the Boynton Beach fire assessment fee compare to other cities?
Boynton Beach will continue to be the second lowest municipality in Palm Beach and Broward counties in fire assessment fees.
Do commercial properties also contribute?
Yes. The commercial, industrial and institutional/nursing home fees would increase slightly by square footage.
Who approves the fire assessment fee?
The Boynton Beach City Commission will vote on the fee over the course of two public meetings. The first will take place on September 3.