Commissioner Says Business Owners Are Complaining About Fire Assessment Fees

Commissioner says business owners are complaining about fire assessment fees

A Sumter County commissioner said that business owners have complained to him about the costly fire assessment fees. Villages-News.com's Marv Balousek has details about options being considered by the commission.

Brevard County Commission Approves 37% Fire Assessment Hike Amid Public Pushback - The Space Coast Rocket

Viera, FL — Despite vocal opposition from residents, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on May 20 to approve a substantial 37% increase in the county’s fire assessment rate, set to take effect for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The move, described by commissioners as an unfortunate but necessary response to growing safety concerns, aims to address what was repeatedly characterized as a public safety and staffing crisi…