A new 911 service fee will be added to Madison County property tax bills this fall, aimed at supporting the emergency dispatch service as federal funding through the CSEPP program expires.
However, the announcement has sparked frustration among some residents due to discrepancies in how fees are calculated based on property size and zoning.
Residents have received notifications indicating their new 911 service fees will replace the current landline fee. Some homeowners, including one who requested to remain anonymous, found that her home was incorrectly classified. She discovered her single-family home was rated as a multi-family residence and her finished square footage miscalculated, resulting in a fee that she argues is excessive…