FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate
Summary
Commissioners wanted residents to know the recently passed Amendment 3 won't affect the budget the city already adopted. It doesn't hit until the budget year starting October 1, 2027 — and with expected police/fire savings, the impact here should be small.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Amendment 3 doesn't touch the current budget; combined with roughly $10 million a year in expected police/fire savings, the commissioners said the effect on Deerfield Beach should be minimal.
All city taxpayers, who get a clear picture of when and how the amendment will affect their city's finances.
Property owners and fixed-income residents facing increased annual special assessments.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Regular City Commission Meeting - Nov 5, 2026
Commissioners wanted residents to know the recently passed Amendment 3 won't affect the budget the city already adopted. It doesn't hit until the budget year starting October 1, 2027 — and with expected police/fire savings, the impact here should be small.
Regular City Commission Meeting - Sep 14, 2026
The city approved its operating budget and tax rate, keeping the millage rate flat while budgeting for new internal police and fire departments.
Regular City Commission Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
The city approved its upcoming $434.5 million budget while keeping the operating property tax rate flat at 6.0018 mills. The budget absorbs significant cost increases, including dual public safety funding for the transition away from BSO, employee raises, and rising pension obligations.
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
The CRA adopted its operating budget and capital plan, funding projects like the Museum of Discovery and Science Nature Center, Cove Shopping Center upgrades, and Freebee rides. Officials weighed how to spend remaining funds effectively before the agency sunsets in 2029.
Regular City Commission Meeting - Jul 7, 2026
The commission set a preliminary maximum fire assessment rate of $372 per residential unit for next fiscal year to help cover rising BSO contract costs. While some commissioners felt the increase was necessary to balance rising expenses, others argued it places a heavy burden on fixed-income residents.
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
The board reviewed upcoming budget priorities, direct business support, and capital projects like parking garages while coordinating with the county regarding the agency's upcoming 3 to 4 year sunset timeline.
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