KCFD3 operates using funds levied by the county on property values in the district.
The operating budget each year is based on expected revenues from the levy. Each year, by law, we are allowed up to a 1% increase in property tax revenue over the previous year.
As property values in the district increase the levy rate decreases.
The current Regular Levy rate is $0.61 per $1,000 property value.
Excess Levy (Capital Bond)
KCFD3 has an Excess Levy for the Capital Bond that was voted for and approved by the constituents of the fire district in 2018. The district requires a levy amount that will cover the repayment cost of the Bond each year. The levy rate for the Bond has been decreasing as property values in the district increase.
The current levy rate for the Bond is $0.37 per $1,000 property values.
Combined Levy Rate.
Properties in the fire district are taxed for the regular Levy and the Bond Levy.
The combined rate per $1,000 of property value is now $0.9855.
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Website Accessibility Policy
Klickitat County Fire Protection District #3 is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Klickitat County Fire Protection District #3
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Klickitat County Fire Protection District #3 has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Klickitat County Fire Protection District #3 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.