Property owners in the ESN122 district of Henry County will soon receive their annual fire protection subscription billing from the City of Paris. Notices are scheduled to be mailed Wednesday, August 27, and payment will be due by September 30, 2025.
Who Is Covered?
The Paris Fire Department provides fire protection services to both the ESN122 district (the unincorporated area surrounding the city limits) and the ESN123 district (the City of Paris).
- City residents pay for fire protection through city property taxes.
- ESN122 property owners do not pay city taxes for this service and instead pay an annual subscription fee.
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How Fees Are Determined
The fee is based on your property’s appraised value, which is determined by the Henry County Assessor of Property and the Tennessee Division of Property Assessments.
- Fees for 2025 range from $20 to $250, depending on your property value.
- Due to the recent Henry County property tax reappraisal, some property owners may see a slight increase this year.
| Appraised Property Value | Annual Subscription Fee |
|---|---|
| $200 – $50,000 | $30.00 |
| $50,001 – $75,000 | $40.00 |
| $75,001 – $125,000 | $50.00 |
| $125,001 – $200,000 | $75.00 |
| $200,001 – $250,000 | $100.00 |
| $250,001 – $300,000 | $150.00 |
| $300,001 – $600,000 | $200.00 |
| greater than $600,000 | $250.00 |
For property that has no improvements located on the premises and consists only of unimproved land the annual fee will be $ 20.00.
Payment Options
You can pay your fire fee in several ways:
- By Mail: Check or money order.
- By Phone: Credit card accepted with a 4% fee (have your bill handy).
- In Person: City Hall, 100 N. Caldwell Street, Paris, TN (check, money order, or credit card — bring your bill).
Important: If the fee is not paid and the Fire Department is dispatched to your property, you will be billed $3,000 per response.
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you don’t receive a notice or no longer own the property listed, please contact the Business Office at 100 N. Caldwell Street, Paris, TN or call 731-641-1402.
You can also review the City of Paris Municipal Code for more information. ⬇️