The Putnam County ordinance that established the Fire Fee, defines two pay schedules.
One for Commercial and one for Residential(non-commercial).
One for Commercial and one for Residential(non-commercial).
The revenue from the fire fees is used to help keep the Fire Departments in Putnam County operational. The monies are used to pay items such as utilities; insurance; worker’s compensation; maintenance and repairs to facilities, equipment, and apparatus; training; operational services; preventive maintenance and inspections; fuel; and administrative costs to pay bills for the stations, send out billing notices, and collect/process payments.
Residents of Putnam County contribute to the fire service by a rate schedule that is based upon square footage.
Residential Square Footage Schedule
Square Footage | Amount |
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0 – 2500 | $37.50 |
2501 & Above | $45 |