Residents press Polk County over steep recent fire-assessment increases
Polk County approved a $385 single-family fire services assessment for FY26-27. A public commenter said the community has seen a 40% jump last year and another ~15% proposed this year — about a 62% increase over two years — and asked the board to reconsider or provide community-specific review.
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The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved the FY26-27 fire services non-ad valorem assessment, which staff said is based on a single-family residence assessment of $385.
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