NC H1856

Amends G.S. 153A-236 to restructure fee schedules for fee-supported fire districts in Columbus County, replacing flat fees with a tax-value-based tiered fee system.

Single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, animal operations, and commercial facilities now charged according to tax value ranging from $50.00 (properties valued $0-$25,000) to $700.00 (properties valued $600,001 and above).

Increases maximum fee for unimproved land from 2 cents to 10 cents per acre per year, with a minimum fee of $5.00 per year.

Consolidates previous separate property classes (single-family, multiple-family, animal operations, and commercial facilities) into one unified class under the new tiered fee structure.

Applies only to Columbus County and is effective upon enactment.