Special Assessment Rolls
On September 15, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners will consider proposed changes to Chapter 7, Article IV, Section 7-44, of the Code of Laws of Leon County, Florida, revising the methods for collecting fire rescue charges and fees without any increase to the rate. If approved, the County will collect the fire services assessment using the uniform method of collection through the annual property tax bill for all non-governmental properties as reflected in “Fire Rescue Services Assessment Roll #1”. Properties previously billed on the City of Tallahassee utility bill or quarterly billing will be assessed on the property tax bill beginning in FY 2026.
If the proposed changes are not approved, the Board of County Commissioners will consider “Fire Rescue Services Assessment Roll #2” which includes properties previously billed on the annual property tax bill, and an additional 681 properties being removed from quarterly billing and added to the property tax bill for the first time.
The Belair/Annawood and Killearn Lakes sewer service rates are set by the City of Tallahassee in accordance with City ordinances and policies and are calculated as follows. The readiness-to-serve charge is a fixed charge imposed on all properties in the service area, pursuant to Section 21-402(b), Tallahassee Code of Ordinances. The charge is intended to cover a portion of the City’s costs of operating and maintaining the sewer system and other costs incurred to ensure the sewer system is ready to serve when customers choose to connect. The Belair/Annawood sewer service rates include a usage charge. The usage charges are usually calculated based on use related to the property. Some properties within the Belair/Annawood Area do not have a metered service City utility account and also do not receive City potable water. Such properties are instead charged a flat sewer service usage charge pursuant to Section 21-402(c), Tallahassee Code of Ordinances.