Starting July 1, 2025, the city’s public safety fee will decrease from $20 to $17 per month as part of a planned reduction.
In June 2024, the Independence City Council adopted the city’s budget, which included this new fee to support long-term community safety and law enforcement services. This dedicated funding source will generate approximately $1.06 million annually for the Independence Police Department, enabling the city to stabilize its public safety budget and increase staffing levels over time. With this investment, Independence is prioritizing a safer, more secure community for all residents, ensuring that our police department is equipped to serve and protect both now and in the future.
The fee will drop further to $10 per month by July 2026 and will be adjusted annually based on inflation in the CPI-West Region beginning December 2026.
