Do all LLMDs receive refunds?
No. Only property owners in LLMD Nos. 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 are eligible for refunds.
Who is eligible for automatic refunds?
Only property owners in LLMD Nos. 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 are eligible for automatic refunds for assessments paid for tax years 2022-2023 through 2025-2026.
How are the automatic refunds calculated?
Automatic refunds are calculated by subtracting the assessment rate established in 1996 from the rates assessed during the following tax years:
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2022-2023
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2023-2024
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2024-2025
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2025-2026
How will I receive my automatic refund?
The City will issue physical checks to the property owner listed on the Solano County tax rolls for each fiscal year.
Do I need to submit a claim for the automatic refund?
No. Refunds will be issued automatically to current property owners.
What if I moved?
You must submit a claim below to verify your identity and new mailing address.
Why am I not receiving an automatic refund for the full assessment?
The automatic refund of the rate difference complies with the court ruling, as property owners continued to receive maintenance services during these years. However, you may submit a claim for the full assessment amount paid for tax years 2023-2024 through 2025-2026.
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Submit a new claim: To submit a new claim for a refund of the full assessment amount paid, please complete the online submittal form. Alternatively, you may complete a printed claim form and submit it by mail or in person to: City of Fairfield Public Works, 1000 Webster Street, 3rd Floor, Fairfield, CA 94533. Please note that the deadline to submit claims for FY 2022-2023 was June 30, 2026. No new claims for FY 2022-2023 will be accepted.
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Prior claims: If you have already submitted a claim with the City or County regarding this matter, you do not need to resubmit. The City will review all claims and the correct refund amount will be issued.
When will I receive my refund?
- Automatic refunds to property owners of parcels that have not been subject to a change of ownership during the eligible tax years (approximately 70% of eligible parcels) were issued on July 29, 2026.
- Automatic refunds to property owners of parcels that have been subject to at least one change of ownership during the eligible tax years (approximately 30% of eligible parcels) are expected to be issued by the end of August 2026. Additional research and verification is required for parcels with multiple property owners during the eligible tax years.
- Claims for full refunds will be processed on a weekly basis.
Estimated Automatic Refund Amounts
The following table provides the estimated total automatic refund per parcel for the four-year period tax years 2022-2023 through 2025-2026.
| District |
Estimated Total Refund (4-Year Period) |
| No. 1 – Gateway* |
Varies by Parcel |
| No. 3 – Waterman |
$173.20 |
| No. 6 – Peppertree |
$110.80 |
| No. 7 – Rolling Hills** |
$296.22 – $311.31 |
| No. 8 – Kolob |
$391.04 |
| No. 11 – Paradise Valley* |
$113.78 |
| No. 12 – Downtown |
Varies by Parcel |
| No. 13 – North Cordelia |
$382.92 – $391.16 |
*Actual assessments levied in tax years 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 for districts 1 and 11 were less than 1996 rate; refund due for tax year 2022-2023 only
**The automatic refund for Rolling Hills includes tax years 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 only since refunds were already issued for tax year 2025-2026
