Paris, Tenn.–Property owners within the ESN122 area of Henry County should expect to receive their annual fire protection subscription billing from the City of Paris within the next few days. Notices will be mailed today, August 31st and payment is due by Friday, September 30th.
Fires in the ESN122 district, which is just outside the Paris city limits, are covered by the Paris Fire Dept. Unlike city property owners who pay city taxes, property owners in ESN122 pay no taxes for this service. Annual fees have been established for residents in the ESN122 district based upon their appraised property values. The amount charged for fire service is based on information from the Henry County Assessor of Property and from the State of TN Division of Property Assessments. A copy of the municipal code can be picked up at the business office at City Hall which will detail the breakdown of the fees.
Property owners inside ESN122 who fail to get a notice from the city or who get a notice and no longer own the property, are asked to contact the City of Paris Business Office at 100 N. Caldwell Street or call (731) 641-1402.
Photo: Paris Fire Chief Michael Williams, front left, with firefighters prepare envelopes for mailing.