Flat operating millage proposal for FY 2027
Summary
The city set the operating millage at 7.4293 mills, about 6% above the rolled-back rate, meaning most property owners will pay somewhat more. Commissioners argued the rate is still lower than a decade ago and that looming Amendment 3 makes cutting revenue risky.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $202.6 million in property tax revenue for the general fund; typical property owners will see a tax increase of about 6% over the rolled-back rate.
City services are fully funded, with police and fire the largest cost centers.
Property owners face a roughly 6% tax increase over the rolled-back rate; opponents argued affordability was not prioritized.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Special City Commission Meeting - FY 2027 Second Public Budget Hearing - Sep 23, 2026
The city set the operating millage at 7.4293 mills, about 6% above the rolled-back rate, meaning most property owners will pay somewhat more. Commissioners argued the rate is still lower than a decade ago and that looming Amendment 3 makes cutting revenue risky.
Special City Commission Meeting - FY 2027 First Public Budget Hearing - Sep 14, 2026
Hollywood's first budget hearing for fiscal year 2027 — the City Manager presented the recommended budget, and the Commission was to take its first votes on the tentative tax rate and spending plan. The final votes come at a second hearing later in September.
City Commission (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026
The maximum property tax rate for next year was set, along with fire rescue and fire inspection assessment rates — all with public hearings still to come before final adoption.
Hollywood services at risk under property tax proposal
Hollywood services at risk under property tax proposal Axios
Workshop - FY 2027 Operating Budget Workshop - Jun 11, 2026
Staff recommends keeping the operating millage flat at 7.4293, with a small 0.022-mil cut to the debt service rate worth about $8 on the average single-family home. The maximum millage will be set July 7.
Workshop - Utilities System Improvements and Septic to Sewer Conversion Workshop Part 3 - Apr 22, 2026
Gruber asked whether eminent domain could save money in flood-prone areas. Staff explained a tiered approach — some properties with no stormwater solution will be bought and converted to retention; others get the least-costly workable drainage fix.
Workshop - FY 2027 Fiscal Strategy Kick-Off - Feb 23, 2026
Tallahassee is weighing constitutional amendments to eliminate or sharply reduce homestead property taxes, and whatever lands on the November 2026 ballot could reshape city budgets starting FY 2028. For Hollywood, the worst-case proposal is a $57.8 million annual hit — over a quarter of property tax revenue — with police and fire required to stay funded.
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