State Wildfire Management and WUI Fee Implementation
Summary
State officials are preparing new high-risk structure maps under HB 48, which will subject property owners in designated wildland-urban interface areas to annual state wildfire fees starting at $20 to $100 in January. Local fire chiefs and county officials expressed concern about the rollout, assessment logistics, and potential impacts on homeowners' insurance.
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Annual state structure fees ranging from $20 to $100 per affected property, administered locally via the county treasurer.
State and local emergency services gaining dedicated wildfire prevention and mitigation funding.
Property owners in high-risk zones facing new annual fees and potential insurance availability hurdles.
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County Council - Aug 26, 2026
State officials are preparing new high-risk structure maps under HB 48, which will subject property owners in designated wildland-urban interface areas to annual state wildfire fees starting at $20 to $100 in January. Local fire chiefs and county officials expressed concern about the rollout, assessment logistics, and potential impacts on homeowners' insurance.
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