The variable charge depends on the property’s classification and capital improved value (variable charge = variable rate × capital improved value). Changes from fire services property levy (fspl) to emergency services volunteers fund (esvf) the esvf will be rolled out over two years: The esvf will be the sum of a fixed charge that varies by property type, and a variable rate based on property type (such as residential or commercial) and value.
The fixed charge has increased by $4 to $9 across all categories under the new esvf, while the variable rate has almost tripled in some categories. The variable rate is 17.3 cents for every $1,000 of civ. The variable charge depends on the property’s classification and capital improved value (variable charge = variable rate × capital improved value).
And a variable charge, which is based on the property’s land use. From 1 july 2025, the fire services property levy (fspl) was replaced with the emergency services and volunteers fund (esvf). This calculator estimates the esvf that you contribute. Here's how to calculate the variable charge.
Location prior to 1 july 2020,. From 1 july 2025, the emergency services and volunteers fund (esvf) replaced the fire services property levy (fspl) to include funding for broader emergency and disaster response. A fixed charge that varies by property type a variable charge based on property value rate increases the variable rates will increase substantially under the esvf: