Special Assessment Policy
Special assessments are a charge to properties for an improvement that benefits the owners of those properties. Depending on the improvement being built, and if the project was initiated by the City, property owners, or a developer, the assessment amount can vary. The current policy was adopted by City Council in 2012 and can be viewed here.
Special Assessment Deferral Policy
When an assessment is levied (charged to) a property there is a way to defer payment based on financial hardship if the owner(s) is over 65 years old, totally and permanently disabled, or ordered into active military service. Deferral of the assessment does not reduce the amount owed, it only delays payment and accrues interest. The current policy was adopted by City Council in 2025 and can be viewed here.