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What services are received for the assessment and why is there a special assessment when residents already pay property taxes?

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What services are received for the assessment and why is there a special assessment when residents already pay property taxes?

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Countywide ad valorem property taxes are imposed against all property in the county to fund general services to Osceola County residents. Since it would be unfair for all county residents to pay for the maintenance of local improvements within specific communities, special assessments to fund the cost are imposed only against property benefiting from the common areas. Local improvements maintained from special assessment revenue may include retention ponds, street lighting, and recreational areas.