b) No parcel shall receive a credit towards the Net Fire Protection Units assigned

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-07-28 · agenda_item

Sumter County is reviewing a proposed policy for Fire Services Special Assessments. This policy would allow owners of Mobile Home or Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks to apply for a vacancy adjustment to their assessments. The adjustment would be based on the vacancy rate within the park during the 2025 calendar year. Property owners must submit an application by September 1, 2026, to be considered for the Fiscal Year 2027 assessment program. The County Administrator will review applications to determine eligibility for adjustments. This process could involve site inspections or verification of occupancy data. Local businesses involved in property management, accounting, legal services, and potentially data collection or verification services may find opportunities related to this review. Early engagement with property owners or the county could provide insight into how to best support this new assessment adjustment process.

Net Fire Protection Units credit limit

40 %

Application deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 Fire Services Special Assessment

1 September 2026

Reporting period for vacancy rate

1 January 2025

Reporting period for vacancy rate

31 December 2025

Assessment program start date

1 October 2026

Fire Flow Mitigation Credit Policy credit limit

40 %