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Fire Protection Special Tax renewal
Summary
The fire tax stays at $3.12 per point — unchanged since voters approved it in 1997 — raising about $658,000 for fire services. That's now only about 3.5% of an $18.7 million fire budget, down from 17% in 1998.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $658,000 collected in FY 2026-27, with authority up to $700,000; rate unchanged since 1997.
✅Who benefits
All residents who rely on Poway's fire protection services.
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