Public Safety Fee Exemption

Single-family residential unit occupants who are responsible for paying the Public Safety Fee surcharge and qualify as having “very low income” based on the definition from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Lane County Oregon (as in effect and updated July 1 of each year), are entitled to a 100% reduction in the Public Safety Fee surcharge. 

In order to qualify, the maximum combined annual income for all persons 18 and over residing at the residence must be at or below the income for the size of household as listed:

Size of Family Unit  Annual Income 50% of Median  Monthly Income 50% of Median

1                                 $24,950                                          $2,079

2                                 $28,500                                          $2,375

3                                 $32,050                                          $2,671

4                                 $35,600                                          $2,967

5                                 $38,450                                          $3,204

6                                 $41,300                                          $3,442

7                                 $44,150                                          $3,679

8                                 $47,000                                          $3,917

additional member $2,848                                             $237.65

You must provide proof of your entire household monthly income (for every person over 18), and consent to provide all information deemed necessary to make such determination. The applicant must submit a copy of their most recent state or federal tax returns, Form SSA 1099, or other approval letter from a state or federal agency qualifying them for such programs that are based on income. Pay stubs do not qualify as proof of income.

If your application is approved, it shall become effective for the next billing period (no retroactive adjustments) and will be in effect until June 30th of the next year.  You must RE-APPLY every year after July 1st.