Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District — Temporary Property Tax Levy Increase ($1.3M/yr, 2 years) (Twin Falls County)

What it does

Shall the Board of Commissioners of Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District, Idaho be authorized and empowered to temporarily increase the property tax levy as permitted by Section 63-802(3) Idaho Code adding an additional One million three hundred thousand dollars ($1,300,000) each year for two (2) years, provided by resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District adopted on August 13, 2026, to be voted on November 3, 2026.

A YES vote means

The Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District could temporarily increase its property tax levy by an additional $1,300,000 each year for two years.

A NO vote means

The Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District would not be authorized to add this $1,300,000-per-year property tax levy increase.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District.

Background

The Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners adopted the levy resolution on August 13, 2026, according to the ballot.

The levy would pay for maintaining and operating the district and would replace an existing levy that expires in tax year 2026 and costs $82.32 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value; the new levy is estimated at $78.32, a decrease of $4.00, according to the ballot.

The ballot says the district considers the override necessary to maintain protection of residents' public health, life and property.

Put on the ballot by Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners, August 13, 2026 (vote tally not stated).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District mean?

The Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District could temporarily increase its property tax levy by an additional $1,300,000 each year for two years.

What does a NO vote on Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District mean?

The Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District would not be authorized to add this $1,300,000-per-year property tax levy increase.

How many votes does Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.