What fee changes are being proposed for residential properties?

Residential fees are increasing across assessed-value bands—for example, under $40,000 would rise from $38.00 to $45.60.

Who can attend and comment on the proposed fees?

The public can attend the meeting and provide input; the notice serves as public disclosure of the proposed fees.

Are commercial property fees changing?

Yes; proposed commercial fees increase by band, e.g., $0–$100,000 from $104.00 to $175.00.

May 12, 2026 Public Hearing: 1565 Sandbar Ferry Road, Beech Island, SC

Q: When and where is the Beech Island VFD public meeting?

The meeting is June 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at 1565 Sandbar Ferry Road, Beech Island, SC 29842.

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May 12, 2026 Public Hearing: 1565 Sandbar Ferry Road, Beech Island, SC | South Carolina | NoticeRegistry

Full Notice Text

BEECH ISLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
The fire department will have a public meeting on June 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at 
1565 Sandbar Ferry Road, Beech Island SC 29842.
 
The fire department new fire fees are list as:
 
Proposed Agreed Upon Fees
 
                                                                                                Current Fee                                                 New Fee
 
Non AG                                                                                20.00                                                               24.00
AG                                                                                          20.00                      _______                     24.00
 
Commercial Property
$0 - $100,000                                                                 104.00                                                            175.00
$100,000 - $250,000                                                188.00                                                            325.00
$250,000 - $500,000                                                250.00                                                          350.00
$500,000 - $1,000,000                                            250.00                                                          400.00
$1,000,000 - $1,500,000                                        250.00                                                           500.00
$1,500,000 - $>                                                             250.00                 _______                     750.00
 
Residential and Land fees based on Assessed Value
Under $40,000                                                               38.00                                                              45.60
$40,000 - $80,000                                                      66.00                                                             79.20
$80,000 - $120,000                                                    104.00                                                           124.80
$120,000 - $160,000                                                  128.00                                                           153.60
$160,000 - $200,000                                                 158.00                                                           189.60
$200,000 - $240,000                                                188.00                                                           225.60
$240,000 - $280,000                                                 218.00                                                          261.60
$280,000 - $350,000                                                 250.00                                                         300.00
$350,000 - $500,000                                                 250.00                                                         300.00
$500,000 – and above                                                250.00                _______                     300.00
 
Mobile Home Properties
MH w/Res Credit                                                              38.00                                                             45.60
Lot w/ No Res Credit                                                      38.00                                                             45.60
 
MH Lot w/No res credit                                                 20.00                                                             24.00
 
Contract
Dominion                                                                                20,000                                                          50,000
Pactiv                                                                                        20,000                                                          20,000
Kimberly Clark                                                                    30,000                                                           60,000
 
May 12, 2026                                                                                                                                                               AD#16969

Public Hearing — 1565 Sandbar Ferry Road, Beech Island, SC

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