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Cache County Fire District Proposes Significant Property Tax Increase

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The Cache County Fire Protection District is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. A public hearing regarding the tax increase is scheduled for Nov. 16, 2026.

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  • The Cache County Fire Protection District proposes increasing property tax revenue by $4,200,000 annually if the budget is approved.
  • Proposed taxes for a $545,000 residence would rise from $0 to $105.21 per year, while a $545,000 business would see an increase from $0 to $191.30 per year.
  • A public hearing for the district is scheduled for Nov. 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Logan.

The Cache County Fire Protection District is proposing an increase to its property tax revenue, according to a October 19 statement. The proposal includes a public hearing to discuss the reasons for the increase and to hear comments from citizens.

If the proposed budget is approved, the Cache County Fire Protection District would receive an additional $4,200,000 in property tax revenue annually. This would represent a 100% increase in the district's budgeted property tax revenue above last year's revenue, excluding eligible new growth.

Under the proposal, the tax on a $545,000 residence would increase from $0 to $105.21 per year. For a $545,000 business, the tax would increase from $0 to $191.30 per year.

A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cache County Council Chambers, located at 199 N Main in Logan. Citizens may participate in the hearing either in person or virtually. Instructions for virtual participation will be available at https://cachecounty.gov/fire/tax-increase.html no later than 24 hours before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

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