Last issue’s story about the Los Osos CSD fire tax, used an incorrect formula to try and illustrate the tax. We calculated the fee as being based on property value and as a result over-estimated the fire tax that property owners must pay. The correct Special Fire Tax amount depends on the type of structure, explained Battalion Chief Phil Veneris. Each structure will pay $15.76 per “benefit unit” and the number of benefit units varies. So a single-family residence would pay five benefit units or 5 x 15.76 for a total of $78.80 as per the tax schedule. Motels pay for three units per room, so a 25-room motel would pay 75 units or about $315.
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