What Is Proposition Fire?
Proposition Fire, which will appear on the ballot for District residents on April 7, 2026, is proposing the authorization of an additional one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales tax for Fire District operations, and require a mandatory annual property tax reduction tied directly to the amount of sales tax collected within the fiscal year.
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What Will Be On Your Ballot?
Shall the Rock Community Fire Protection District impose a sales tax of an additional one half of one percent for the purpose of providing revenues for the operation of the Rock Community Fire Protection District and the total property tax levy on properties in the Rock Community Fire Protection District shall be reduced annually by an amount which reduces property tax revenues by an amount equal to fifty percent of the previous year’s revenue collected from this sales tax?
What Changes If Proposition Fire Is Approved?
A portion of district funding will be shifted away from property tax to sales tax, which is generated by taxable purchase made by anyone who lives, works, or visits the district. Property tax reductions are required by law and may only be used for fire district purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Are Property Taxes Reduced?
By law, the District must reduce the proposed property tax levy annually by an amount equal to 50% of the sales tax it collected in the prior fiscal year.
Since 2007, the District has steadily reduced its property tax levy by approximately $33.76 million to comply with statutory sales tax rollback requirements.
What Purchases Are Exempt Under Missouri Law?
Many everyday necessities are not subject to the fire district sales tax, including:
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Qualifying grocery purchases
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Prescription medications
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Qualifying medical services and medical devices
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Gasoline
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Diesel fuel
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Many agricultural products
The full list of exempted items is available on the Missouri DOR website.
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How Will This Impact Me?
Because spending and property values vary, the impact will differ for each resident.
Residents are encouraged to review the information below or contact the district to learn more about how the measure may apply to their individual situation.
How Do The Numbers Compare?
As outlined in the provided chart, the amount of savings will vary between households, and we’ve provided a range of values that highlight the taxable spending required to offset those reductions.
For more detailed information about your home’s accurate assessed value, we recommend visiting the Jefferson County Assessor’s website.
Calculate Your Proposition Fire Tax Estimate
Input your information into our user-friendly calculator and get a detailed and accurate estimate on your property tax reduction.
