We appreciate the continued support of the Woodinville community. For 35 years, you have recognized the value of stable, reliable emergency services. Your approval of the fire benefit charge renewal in the April 22, 2025 election ensures Woodinville Fire & Rescue can continue providing high-quality service to our residents.

How Emergency Services Are Funded

Emergency services in our district are funded through two primary sources:

• Fire Levy: A tax based on a property’s assessed value.
• Fire Benefit Charge: An assessment based on a structure’s size, use, and risk. Smaller buildings, like homes, pay less than larger, higher-risk structures such as commercial or industrial properties.

The fire benefit charge model reduces the fire levy by $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value and ensures that similar-sized structures pay similar amounts—regardless of market value. This provides a fairer, more balanced approach to funding emergency services.

By diversifying revenue and aligning costs with service risk, the fire benefit charge helps maintain fast response times and strong emergency service levels. It’s a proven funding model used by more than two dozen fire agencies across Washington—including ours since 1990.

Stay Involved

We invite you to stay connected with Woodinville Fire & Rescue. Commissioner meetings are open to the public and offer an opportunity to learn more about how your fire district operates. Meeting schedules, agendas, and other updates are posted on our website.