Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget & Millage Rate
Summary
The city finalized its $237.2 million budget and 4.6761 mill tax rate, keeping increases minimal while balancing reserve targets and ongoing infrastructure needs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets property tax bills for city residents and governs spending across all municipal departments for the coming year.
All city residents and local property owners benefit from continued municipal services and a tightly controlled budget increase.
Property owners and fixed-income residents face increased tax bills at a time of rising living costs.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Commission - Sep 16, 2026
The city finalized its $237.2 million budget and 4.6761 mill tax rate, keeping increases minimal while balancing reserve targets and ongoing infrastructure needs.
City Commission - Sep 3, 2026
The city adopted a tentative millage rate of 4.6761 and a comprehensive budget, balancing infrastructure needs, staffing additions, and community programs against reserve usage and property tax revenues.
Budget - Sep 1, 2026
Apopka is tightening its belt for the upcoming fiscal year due to slowing development and lower permit revenues. Leaders are debating where to make painful cuts, balancing the need for fiscal restraint against funding for community events, nonprofits, and essential city services.
City Commission - Jul 30, 2026
The city is weighing a property tax rate increase to help bridge a budget deficit and fund essential infrastructure repairs, but residents and commissioners are divided over whether new administrative positions and higher taxes place too heavy a burden on taxpayers.
Apopka residents blast proposed 32% millage hike, citing flooding, crumbling roads and rising costs
Apopka residents blast proposed 32% millage hike, citing flooding, crumbling roads and rising costs WKMG
Apopka leaders weigh 32% property tax hike ahead of state deadline
Apopka leaders weigh 32% property tax hike ahead of state deadline WKMG
Apopka’s proposed property tax rate hike leaves neighbors wondering where the money would go
Apopka’s proposed property tax rate hike leaves neighbors wondering where the money would go WKMG
Special Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
City leaders are debating whether to raise property taxes by 0.75 mills to fund new city positions and infrastructure projects, or keep rates lower to protect residents from potential tax reform impacts.
Analysis: Nesta resets Apopka's budget debate
Analysis: Nesta resets Apopka's budget debate The Apopka Voice
Budget - Jul 8, 2026
The city is reviewing its preliminary FY2027 budget and discussing whether to raise property tax millage to cover infrastructure needs and offset declining fee revenues.
City Commission - May 13, 2026
City departments presented their preliminary budget requests for fiscal year 2027, highlighting the financial impacts of rapid growth, aging infrastructure, and staffing needs across municipal operations.
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