Anderson is a community alive with enthusiasm and fresh opportunities. Businesses and families choose Anderson as their new home every day because of the advantages found here.
If you are a resident or property owner in the growing areas beyond the city limits, you might be interested to learn of the services, benefits, and financial advantages of city residency. If you are already a city resident, you will recognize the value and power of your dollars. Other benefits include
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Reduced Utility Costs
Electric City Utilities (water and sewer) who now live outside the city would see a reduction in their monthly bills if they were city residents. City residents pay at least 50% less for water, and 50% less for sewer. The use of irrigation meters can further reduce the cost of water and sewer for those who utilize lawn watering, filling swimming pools, etc. Families with private wells and septic tanks will find that connection to the city water and sewer systems means more reliable service.
Street Lights
The city provides lighting along streets in the city. Residents who currently pay for private security lights may wish to eliminate that expense.
More Intensive Police Protection
The City Police Department consists of 90 highly trained, sworn officers who patrol about 14 square miles, protecting lives and property. The department also has an officer reserve force, 11 school crossing guards, and other vital functions for a safe community and visible police force.
Paid Professional Fire Protection
Shop around and realize a 5% reduction in your residential fire insurance premium and 20% on commercial insurance due to a Class III fire rating and a fast response from a full-time paid professional fire department. With a shift force of 51 full time, career fire fighters, city residents are assured of a comprehensive fire service program.
Reduced Garbage Collection Costs
City residents save approximately $200 per year in reduced rates over those paid by outside residents to commercial garbage collection companies. Plus, the city collects fallen limbs, leaves, and other trash free of charge. The collection of yard waste and household garbage is a once per week convenience.
Lower Recreation Fees
City residents pay at least $15 less for certain city-sponsored recreation programs, such as basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, etc.
Dollars and Cents
Property taxes equal 50 cents of every city revenue dollar. The other 50 cents comes from grants, state and federal agencies, licenses and permits, and other funds. This means that city residents actually receive city services at half price. The benefits of city residency can be weighed against the costs for an accurate picture of how it affects an individual family's finances. The financial analysis provided here is based upon an owner-occupied home, two moderate vehicles, itemized taxes, and reduced costs due to city residency.