Thousands of San Diego residents were shocked this month to find a $523.20 charge on their property tax bill for something called “SD solid waste mgmt.”
What is it? That’s the city of San Diego’s new trash fee.
On this week’s show, our podcast hosts break down each fee and tax on your property tax bill. We explain why you’re paying a zoo maintenance fee, school construction bonds and coughing up some dough for “mosquito surveillance.”
Speaking of taxes, San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera is proposing a tax on vacation rentals and second homes. That proposal is making its way through City Hall. Our hosts explain who supports it and who doesn’t.