Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District

Parcel Tax Exemption Information Sheet

In November 2018, the voters of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District approved Measure W.  Measure W replaced the existing parcel tax, which had been in place since 1993.  The money collected is used to prevent fire station closures, institute a new ambulance service and hire and retain full-time firefighters.

 What type of parcel tax exemptions will be considered by the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District?

The Rancho Adobe Fire District Board of Directors may authorize those APNs with roadways or streets running through their property that have been assigned a separate APN.  No other exemptions will be considered.

How do I apply for an exemption?

1.)   Complete a Parcel Tax Exemption Request Form and provide proof of ownership (copy of your Property Tax Bill(s)). Copies of Property Tax Bills must be submitted for each property you are requesting an exemption on.  You can call the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District office at 707-795-6011 or visit the office at 11000 Main St., Penngrove, Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and request a copy of the exemption form, or find this on our website at www.rafd.org (found under “About Us”). Additionally, you can email jbechtold@rafd.org and request a copy be emailed to you.

2.)   Return all completed documents and copies of you Property Tax Bill(s) to the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 1029, Penngrove, CA 94951 or email to jbechtold@rafd.org, or drop them at the office in Penngrove. Deadline for submission of FY 2024/2025 requests is November 1, 2025. No requests will be reviewed after this date.

3.) Property owners will be notified by mail or email if exemption request has been approved or denied. If taxes have been paid, a refund will be mailed after January 1, 2026.

4.)   If your request is approved, you will not need to renew the exemption; it will automatically be renewed as long as the existing parcel tax is in place.  Exemption is not transferable.

5.) If you choose to appeal the decision denying your parcel tax exemption, please contact Jennifer Bechtold, Administrative Manager/Board Clerk, and the item will be added to the agenda at the next regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting for final review and a decision.  Requests must be made in writing for any item to be added to the agenda.