FY 2027 City Millage Rate of 4.1193 Mills
Summary
The city is holding its tax rate steady numerically, but because that's 4.53% above the rolled-back rate, most property owners will see higher city tax bills. The increase funds wage and insurance costs, commission priorities, and capital projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 4.53% effective rate increase over rollback, plus the fire assessment rising to $444 per residential unit.
City services, road and park projects, and city workers getting wage increases are funded by the higher take.
Property owners, who will pay more in city taxes and fire assessments next year.
Mentions & discussions (3)
CITY COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING - Second Budget Hearing - Sep 14, 2026
The city kept its operating millage at 4.1193 — 4.53% above the rollback rate — meaning property owners pay more as values rise. Residents argued growing property values should fund relief instead.
CITY COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING - First Budget Hearing - Sep 9, 2026
The city is holding its tax rate steady numerically, but because that's 4.53% above the rolled-back rate, most property owners will see higher city tax bills. The increase funds wage and insurance costs, commission priorities, and capital projects.
City Commission (Regular) - Jul 2, 2026
Commissioners set the proposed tax rate and a stack of assessments — fire, beach business, undergrounding, stormwater — all headed to a September 14 public hearing. That's your chance to weigh in before bills are final.
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