What is a drain assessment?

County drainage districts are separate public corporations with their own financial records.   Each drainage district is supported by a Drain Special Assessment that covers the cost of maintaining the drainage system.  County drains are not maintained by Van Buren County general fund taxes.

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1. What is a drain assessment?
2. What is a drainage district?
3. Where is the storm drain for which I am being assessed?
4. Why did I receive more than one special assessment notice?
5. Is this the only way I would receive multiple drains assessments in one year?
6. How are assessments determined?
7. Do all property owners pay drain assessments?
8. What is a Day of Review of Apportionments and do I have to attend the Day of Review?
9. I recently purchased my property. Why am I being billed for work done prior to my ownership?
10. What if I cannot attend the Day of Review?
11. What happens if I disagree with the proposed assessment for my property?
12. How do I pay my drain assessment?