Before 1 July 2013 the fire services levy was part of your property insurance. The State Government now requires that councils collect the levy.

Fair cost sharing

The fire services property levy (FSPL) now operates as a direct tax on properties to ensure that all property owners contribute to the cost of fire fighting services following a recommendation of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.

Levy money collected will contribute to the funding of the Country Fire Authority and Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

Levy calculations

The 2022/2023 levy will comprise a fixed component of $117 a year for residential properties and $238 for commercial industrial primary production public benevolent and vacant land.

On top of this will be a variable charge based on a percentage of the capital improved value of properties. This percentage will be determined by the State Government.

Pensioners and the fire levy

Eligible pensioners and veterans will receive a $50 discount on the FSPL.

Need to know more...

More details including a fire services levy calculator can be found at the State Government’s Fire Service Property Levy website.