In 1980, voters approved Measure B, a special tax assessment to maintain levels of fire protection services in American Canyon. All property and mobile home owners in American Canyon have been paying this special assessment since 1980. For more information please view (PDF, 612KB)Ordinance 2013-01(PDF, 612KB).
Notice of Equalization of Fire Service Fee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fire Service Fee Board of Review will hear protests or objections to fire service fees for the purpose of correction, modifying or confirming the same on the 1st day of August 2024, in the Fire Station at 911 Donaldson Way East, beginning at the hour of 5:00 p.m. of said day. Said hearing will be orally noticed by the Chairperson of said Board of Review at the conclusion of said hearing to a later date for hearing before the Board of Directors regarding any protests remaining unresolved. The failure to make objections or protests at said hearing shall be deemed to be a waiver of same. A statement showing all property affected and the respective fee charged against the same is now on file in the office of the Fire Chief, at 911 Donaldson Way East and is open to public inspection.
View the Fire Service Fee 2024 25 Secured Taxroll(PDF, 1021KB).
View the Fire Service Fee 2024 25 Unsecured Mobile Home(PDF, 146KB).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Notice a bill? No, the Notice is not a bill. If you have a question about the amount of your assessment in the upcoming fiscal year. The Board of Review does not have the authority to waive the assessment, but does have the authority to authorize corrections if there is an error in the calculations.
Is the “Notice” a new fee? No, it is not a new fee.
Is it a fee for service or a fine? No, it is not a fee for service or a fine.
What is the assessment utilized for? 100% of the revenue generated from the assessment is utilized for general operation of the American Canyon Fire Protection District(PDF, 421KB).