LA County hasn't sufferd the same cuts as LAFD not only because of the money they recieved from the contract cities but LA County also recives money from it's own special tax district.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department's special tax pays for essential fire suppression and emergency medical services. Approved by voters in 1997, the Special Tax is billed on the Annual Property Tax Bill under Detail of Taxes Due, Direct Assessments.
A sample of the rates approved in 1997 are: $48.00 for a single family home; $60.63 + $.0063 per square foot for multiple family residential; and $58.10 + $.0392 per square foot for commercial/industrial property. These rates are adjusted each year by 2% or the CPI, whichever is less.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department's special tax pays for essential fire suppression and emergency medical services. Approved by voters in 1997, the Special Tax is billed on the Annual Property Tax Bill under Detail of Taxes Due, Direct Assessments.
A sample of the rates approved in 1997 are: $48.00 for a single family home; $60.63 + $.0063 per square foot for multiple family residential; and $58.10 + $.0392 per square foot for commercial/industrial property. These rates are adjusted each year by 2% or the CPI, whichever is less.