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HB 119

Fire protection fee; extend requirement to manufactured homes

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chip Brown

Alabama bill extends mandatory fire protection fees from traditional homes to manufactured homes, requiring the latter population to contribute to local emergency services funding.

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Bill Summary · HB 119

Legislative bill overview

HB 119 extends Alabama's fire protection fee requirement to manufactured homes, which were previously exempt from this mandatory fee. The bill ensures that manufactured home owners pay the same fire protection assessments as owners of traditional residential properties.

Why is this important

Fire protection fees fund local emergency services and infrastructure that protect all properties equally. Extending the requirement to manufactured homes closes a gap where this population was avoiding costs that other homeowners bear, potentially affecting both revenue for fire services and fairness in cost-sharing.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity vs. burden: Manufactured home owners may argue they face disproportionate financial pressures compared to traditional homeowners, or that manufactured home communities already have alternative fire safety arrangements
  • Revenue motivation: Critics might view this as a revenue-raising measure disguised as public safety policy rather than a genuine safety necessity
  • Implementation details: Unclear how fees will be assessed, collected, and whether exemptions or reduced rates apply to low-income manufactured home residents or community-wide facilities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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