Idaho Department of Lands considers increase to forest fire protection surcharge
The Idaho Board of Land Commissioners meets July 15 at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. (Photo by Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun)
Idaho Department of Lands officials are considering proposing a bill during the 2026 legislative session that would increase the fire protection surcharge for lots with residential structures on forest lands to pay for fire protection programs.
Idaho Department of Lands Deputy Director Bill Haagenson briefed Gov. Brad Little and members of the Idaho Board of Land Commissioners on the proposed bill during a meeting Tuesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.
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