Assessment Methodology

Fire Risk Factors

Based on property type and use, using NFPA data on structure fires by occupancy type.

Structure Replacement Value

Calculated using average improvement values, land values, and property-specific adjustment factors.

Travel Time

Properties with shorter response times receive higher benefit than those with longer response times.

Fire Hazard Zone

Properties in higher risk zones receive greater benefit from fire protection services

Each property's assessment is calculated by multiplying the base rate by the SFE benefit factor, fire hazard zone factor, and travel time premium factor to ensure fair distribution based on specific benefits received.