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Fire Fees Still Due This Year Despite Suspension

Posted: Jul. 28, 2017 12:07 PM PDT

Even though the 6-year-old, and unpopular, state fire protection fee has been suspended, property owners are reminded that it does not include the 2016-2017 fiscal year…

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Venus Stromberg, with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, says the extension of the cap and trade program also does not change the amount owed…

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Stromberg says bills for past fiscal years also have due dates after July 1st, and if not paid in a timely manner may also have penalties and interest assessed. But those with financial hardships from recent wildfires in Butte, Mariposa, and Santa Barbara Counties can file for relief from penalties and interest. The state collects $152 from homeowners who live in CalFire responsibility areas. But the vast majority, where homeowners also pay for a local firefighting district, pay $117.

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