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Commissioners' Public Meeting, September 10, 2026

Approved: Fee increase for Swan Valley Fire Service fee area, unanimous

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What happened

On September 10, 2026, Missoula County approved Fee increase for Swan Valley Fire Service fee area (unanimous).

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution raising the Swan Valley Fire Service fee area rates for the first time since 2003, increasing fees from $75 to $136 for parcels with fewer than five structures and from $150 to $272 for parcels with five or more str…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Missoula County, MT
Date
September 10, 2026
Decisions
1 zoning decision
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Free sample: decision 1 of 1

Fee increase for Swan Valley Fire Service fee area

Resolution to increase the Swan Valley Fire Service area fee for the first time since 2003 (originally set by resolution 2003-093 at $75/$150). New fees: $136 for less than five structures or mobile homes, and $272 for more than five structures or commercial properties.

Key Decisions (1)

Approved

Fee increase for Swan Valley Fire Service fee area

Vote: unanimous

Market Signals (1)

Infrastructure

Swan Valley Fire Service area fees are rising sharply (roughly…

Who spoke

6 distinct speakers; 1 identified names.

All speaker roles: 2 Staff, 2 Commissioner, 1 Public, 1 Chair.

Identified name roles: 1 Staff.

Speaker sample: Chris Lounsbury, Staff.

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Zoning terms (1)

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Decision moments (1)

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