Get the Facts on Henderson Question 1
About Henderson Question 1
Understanding Henderson Question 1
Henderson Question 1 is on the ballot November 5. Henderson voters will decide whether to authorize funds for fire station renovations, equipment upgrades and ongoing fire and emergency response operations of the Henderson Fire Department through new property tax revenue.
What’s On the Ballot?
This ballot measure asks Henderson residents to consider a proposed property tax increase to support the city’s fire department. The measure details how the funds would be used and the potential impact on property taxes. Below is what will appear on the ballot:
City of Henderson (HEN-1)
Shall the City of Henderson be authorized to levy an additional property tax of $.06 per $100 of assessed valuation
for a period of 30 years, commencing July 1, 2025, for the purpose of improving public safety by reducing the response
times, including for emergency medical services, of the Henderson Fire Department? A YES vote authorizes up to
$27,500,000 of general obligation bonds to be issued for the purpose of construction of new facilities and modernizing
existing facilities and will generate additional revenue to be used to support the operations, maintenance, personnel
and equipment needs of the Henderson Fire Department.
The total levy is estimated to result in an increase in property taxes of an average of $21 per year for the owner of
a new $100,000 home. If approved, any property tax levied as authorized by this question would be exempted from the tax
cap provisions established by the legislature in the 2005 session.
Where Does Funding Go?
Making an informed decision starts with understanding the facts.
Funding Facts
Question 1 proposes:
- 6¢ increase in property tax per $100 in assessed property value.
This equates to:
- $21 in property taxes per $100,000 in assessed value.
- $105 in property tax annually for a home assessed at $500,000 in value, or less than $9 a month.
How the Funding Would be Used
- $27.5 million general obligation bonds
- 1¢ of the 6¢ tax will be used for fire station modernization and new fire facilities.
- 5¢ of the 6¢ tax will be used for ongoing operations, emergency medical services, maintenance, personnel, and equipment needs
Property Tax Comparison
- Henderson - $0.77 (will increase to .83)
- Reno - $0.96
- Las Vegas* - $1.06
- North Las Vegas - $1.16
*Includes Las Vegas portion of Metro
Current Henderson Fire Operations
- 12 stations with a 13th opening spring 2025
- 398 full-time fire personnel
- 87 Firefighter (all minimum EMT trained)
- 99 Firefighter/paramedic
- 10 Paramedic Ambulance Operators
- Remaining personnel are chiefs, captains, engineers, administrative
Henderson Fire Department Performance
- 96% Percentage of residents who rate the department as “outstanding” or “excellent”
Fire and Emergency Medical Demand
- 23% call volume increase for Henderson Fire in the past five years
- 24% increase in transport calls in past five years
Fire Station Renovation Facts
- 7 Henderson fire stations are in need of renovation. Existing City of Henderson funds will cover the costs of four of these renovations and the additional revenue authorized by Question 1 will fund three.
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