Richmond Hill $5M Fire Fees Class Action Settlement
Richmond Hill charged property owners fire fees that ended up in a $5 million class action settlement. If you owned property there between November 7, 2018, and final court approval, you could get money back.
Property owners who paid Fire Fees between November 7, 2018, and the date of final court approval. Current property owners require no action; former property owners must submit a Claim Form. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you owned property in Richmond Hill and paid fire fees between November 7, 2018, and the date the court gives final approval to the settlement. Current property owners don't need to do anything — the refund is automatic. Former property owners need to submit a Claim Form.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Property owners who paid Fire Fees between November 7, 2018, and the date of final court approval. Current property owners require no action; former property owners must submit a Claim Form.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- The 60-day deadline runs from the date you receive your notice in the mail — not a fixed calendar date. Do not sit on the form once it arrives.
- Former owners who miss the 60-day return window lose their payment entirely.
- No refund will be issued until after the Court grants final approval of the settlement and all appeals, if any, are resolved — so payment timing is uncertain.
- The settlement is still pending final court approval as of the fairness hearing scheduled for July 1, 2026. Final approval is not guaranteed.
- The settlement website is http://richmondhillfirefeessettlement.com/ — use only official URLs listed in your notice to avoid look-alike scam sites.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — the official administrator issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Check whether you currently own or formerly owned the Richmond Hill, Georgia property for which fire fees were assessed between November 7, 2018 and the date of final court approval.
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2If you are a current property owner (Category 1): no action is required — your refund will be calculated and sent automatically after final court approval.
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3If you are a former property owner (Category 2): wait for your Claim Form to arrive by mail from the settlement administrator.
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4Complete the Claim Form exactly as instructed on the form and in the notice you receive.
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5Mail the completed Claim Form to the settlement administrator at: Terry D. Turner Jr., Gentle Turner & Benson LLC, Richmond Hill class action settlement, 501 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite 100, Hoover, Alabama 35244 — it must arrive within 60 days of the date you received your notice.
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6For questions or to verify your Class Member status, call the Claims Administrator at (800) 345-0837 or visit https://www.richmondhill-ga.gov/gov-legal.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
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- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Payout details queued for re-check
- Proof requirement queued for re-check
- Administrator queued for re-check
- Official claim link queued for re-check
- Court case queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Property owners who paid Fire Fees between November 7, 2018, and the date of final court approval. Current property owners require no action; former property owners must submit a Claim Form.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Property owners who paid Fire Fees between November 7, 2018, and the date of final court approval qualify for refunds.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
A final approval hearing is scheduled for JULY 1, 2026.
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
If you still own the property for which the fee was paid, no action is required.
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Class period start
November 7, 2018
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Property owners who paid Fire Fees between November 7, 2018, and the date of final court approval qualify for refunds.
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No-claim explanation
Current property owners receive automatic refund after final court approval; no claim form required for Category 1 (current owners).
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
If you still own the property for which the fee was paid, no action is required.
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Case name
Joshua Lanier v. City of Richmond Hill
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Joshua Lanier v. City of Richmond Hill - The city reached a settlement regarding fire protection fee classification disputes.
Common questions
Is the Richmond Hill $5M Fire Fees Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Richmond Hill $5M Fire Fees Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.richmondhill-ga.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Property owners who paid Fire Fees between November 7, 2018, and the date of final court approval. Current property owners require no action; former property owners must submit a Claim Form.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Richmond Hill $5M Fire Fees Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Richmond Hill $5M Fire Fees Class Action Settlement claim form?
No claim form is needed — Current property owners receive automatic refund after final court approval; no claim form required for Category 1 (current owners). Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I have to do anything if I still own my Richmond Hill property?
No. Current property owners are covered automatically — you don't need to file anything.
I sold my Richmond Hill property. Can I still get money?
Yes, former property owners are eligible, but you need to submit a Claim Form to receive your share.
What years does this cover?
The settlement covers fire fees paid from November 7, 2018, through the date of final court approval.
How much will I get?
The total settlement fund is $5 million. The per-person amount depends on how many people are covered and how the fund is divided — no specific per-claimant figure has been published yet.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Status history
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- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.