Local Property Owners Alert: Miami Conservancy District Revises Flood Protection Assessments

The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) is revising its flood protection assessments for property owners. This process, known as a 'readjustment of the appraisal of benefits,' aims to ensure fair charges for those benefiting from the flood protection system. The assessment, part of a property owner's tax bill, funds the system's maintenance and improvements.

The readjustment may lead to changes in the assessment for property owners, especially those whose properties were affected by the 1913 flood and are now under MCD's protection. Cities and counties are also subject to these assessments. This is the seventh readjustment since the system's completion in 1922.

The last readjustment was in 2004. MCD strives to ensure that the assessments are equitable and reflect the benefits each property owner receives. The readjustment is a key part of this effort.

Soon, property owners and businesses will receive a postcard directing them to the MCD website. There, they can check their assessment amounts and understand how they were calculated. This is part of MCD's commitment to transparency and keeping property owners informed.

MCD invites all assessment payers to learn more about the process and their individual charges on their website. It provides detailed information and resources for property owners. MCD expects this readjustment to result in a fair distribution of costs for the flood protection system.

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