Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kissimmee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
FY 2027 millage rate and budget balance
Kissimmee kept its property tax rate at 4.6253 mills for an 18th straight year — 2.46% above the rollback rate — and adopted a $321.9 million budget. A hiring freeze, deferred equipment replacements and delayed capital projects are baked in to guard against Amendment 3's potential hit to the budget.
Property tax constitutional amendment fiscal impact
A proposed state constitutional amendment could cost Kissimmee $3.7 million in 2028 and $5.5 million in 2029 — a 12% to 18% property tax revenue cut. Worst case: losing 59 to 88 city jobs. The city is planning cuts now in case it passes in November.
Homestead exemption ballot measure and budget cuts
A new state measure — $150,000 homestead exemption rising to $250,000 in 2028 — goes on the November ballot, and staff is already preparing budget-cut recommendations to keep the city's budget balanced.