How is the total cost of the improvement divided among the owners?

The Board shall use the method of assessment deemed most practical and equitable under the conditions prevailing. 

Typically, these are:

  • The lot method under which each lot or ownership pays an equal share of the costs.
  • The acreage method under which each ownership pays according to area measured in acres.
  • The zone and termini methods which is a combination of assessment distribution based on frontage on the improvement and area within the boundaries of the district.

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1. What is an Road Improvement District (RID)?
2. Why would an RID be formed?
3. How is an RID initiated?
4. How are the boundaries of an RID determined?
5. How is the cost estimate prepared? Can the County assess cost overruns?
6. How is the total cost of the improvement divided among the owners?
7. How much will the assessment be for the average size lot?
8. How is assessment paid? Will it increase my taxes?
9. When do I pay my assessment?
10. Does the County participate in the cost of an RID?
11. What is the procedure for improving a private road?
12. Is the County for or against RIDs?
13. Which department handles RIDs?