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Delegation backs bill to treat RV parks and multi-unit properties as individual units for fire fees
Summary
Representatives gave a favorable report to HP19, a bill to classify RV parks, trailer parks and similar multi-occupancy properties as individual units for fire-fee assessments so fire districts can receive more revenue for large incidents.
Representative Brown presented House Bill 19 to the delegation, saying the bill would change how fire-fee assessments treat multi-occupancy properties such as RV parks, trailer parks, apartment complexes and condominiums. “The way the original bill was constructed, RV parks, trailer parks, apartment complexes, condos, they weren't considered individual units under single family housing,” she said, noting a 200-lot RV park in her district currently pays a single fire fee of “about $35.”
Supporters said reclassifying those properties would direct additional revenue to local fire districts to cover large incidents and improve readiness. After brief questions, Representative Wilcox moved a favorable report and Representative Jones seconded. The delegation approved the motion by voice vote and the chair announced the bill carries.
Why it matters: Delegates said the change would let fire districts collect fees that better reflect the number of service units in large parks and multi-unit complexes, increasing available funds for emergency response. The bill as presented does not specify detailed fee calculations; the $35 figure and the example of a 200-lot park were cited by Representative Brown as context.
Next steps: The delegation gave HP19 a favorable report; the bill will proceed according to the legislative calendar.
