Ad Valorem
Important things to know about your fire assessment:
☑️ The fire assessment is the District's primary source of revenue.
☑️ The West Manatee Fire & Rescue District receives no funds from county taxes.
Non-ad valorem assessment rates set by the board may exceed the maximum rates established by the previous year’s resolution or referendum in an amount not to exceed the average annual growth rate in Florida personal income over the previous 5 years.
Click here for the most recent Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate Resolution
Please visit the Manatee County Tax Collector website for your official property tax information. https://www.manateepao.gov/
The table below compares Fire Districts near or similar to WMFR using a residential property with the same taxable value and the same size. The home is valued at $450,000 with 2,039 square feet. This home in each district pays:
| Department | Non-Ad Valorem | Ad Valorem | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Manatee | $264.97 | + | $542.75 | = | $807.72 |
| Fort Myers Beach | $0.00 | + | $1,260.00 | = | $1,260.00 |
| Cedar Hammock | $271.59 | + | $585.00 | = | $856.59 |
| East Manatee | $158.71 | + | $382.50 | = | $541.21 |
| Englewood Area | $247.68 | + | $0.00 | = | $247.68 |
| North River | $245.97 | + | $225.00 | = | $470.97 |
| WMFR | $380.95 | + | $0.00 | = | $380.95 |
Millage Calculator
Please use the millage tax calculator below to determine the ad-valorem amount for a parcel. The calculator will calculate the millage at two possible amounts: one mill (1) and one-half mill (.5). The maximum millage limitation is one mill or $1 per every $1,000 of taxable value.
The calculator shows the 2025 fire assessment for the parcel.
If you have any questions or need assistance using the calculator, please submit the contact form, and we will help you. The calculator does not contain information for parcels exempt by Section 119.071 of Florida Statutes.
To request a neighborhood, HOA, or general presentation on the facts with a question and answer session with Fire Chief Ben Rigney, please complete the Contact Form or email admin@wmfr.org.