Proposition Fire
Mark your ballot on April 7, 2026
What Is Proposition Fire And What Will It Change?
On April 7th, 2026, Antonia Fire Protection District residents will see Proposition Fire on their ballot. Proposition Fire is a proposed sales tax increase of ½ a cent, which will result in a reduction of property taxes. Should Proposition Fire pass following the election on April 7th, 2026, District residents will see a notable reduction in their property taxes and funding for the Antonia Fire Protection District will be fairly distributed between the individuals who live in, work or visit the District and make a taxable purchase.
What Will It Say On The Ballot?
Shall Antonia Fire Protection District impose a sales tax of an additional one-half (1/2) percent for the purpose of providing revenues for the operation of the Antonia Fire Protection District and the total property tax levy on properties in the Antonia Fire Protection District shall be reduced annually by an amount which reduces property tax revenues by an amount equal to fifty percent of the previous year’s revenue collected from this sales tax?
Common Questions About Proposition Fire
Doesn’t the District normally collect sales tax?
Yes, but with the introduction of Proposition Fire, the Antonia Fire Protection District will shift from pulling funding solely from property taxes to sales tax, which is fairly distributed amongst everyone who lives, works, and visits the District.
Why is sales tax fairer than collecting property taxes?
Sales tax can be applied to all applicable taxable purchases by everyone in the District, including visitors, whereas property tax is only pulled from District residents. This means that every taxable purchase by shoppers throughout the district will contribute to supporting local emergency services and reducing the burden on our residents.
What kinds of purchases are exempt?
Under Missouri law, the purchase of everyday necessities, such as the examples listed below, are exempt from the sales tax proposed by Proposition Fire.
- Qualifying grocery purchases
- Prescription medications
- Qualifying medical services and medical devices
- Gasoline
- Diesel fuel
- Many agricultural products
For more information on items that are exempt from the aforementioned sales tax increase, the full list can be found on the Missouri DOR website.
Get Your Reliable Proposition Fire Tax Estimate
Interested in what kind of tax reduction you’ll receive should Proposition Fire pass on April 7th? Calculate your property tax reduction by inputting a few pieces of information into our calculator and let us do the rest.
This page is provided for informational purposes only. The Antonia Fire Protection District does not advocate for or against this ballot measure. Residents are encouraged to review the information and vote accordingly.
The figures do not include any applicable senior tax credit