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H0511
Revising Fees for Private Forest Land
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This law changes the maximum extra fee charged to owners of private forest land with improvements to help pay for wildfire preparedness costs.
What it does
- Changes the maximum surcharge on improved forest lots from $40.00 to $100.00 per year.
- States that money from these fees helps offset costs associated with wildfire preparedness.
Who it affects
- Private owners of improved forest lots or parcels in Idaho.
Limits and unknowns
- The law sets a maximum fee limit but does not specify the exact amount every owner must pay.
- This change only applies to improved lots and does not mention fees for unimproved forest land.
- The text does not explain how much of the collected money will go toward specific equipment or training.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Surcharge
- An extra fee added to a standard cost or assessment.
- Improved lot or parcel
- A piece of forest land that has buildings, roads, or other human-made structures on it.
Official record
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Official summary
Private forest land, surcharge
Official activity
Bill history
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