FY 2027 millage rate
Summary
The board had to choose between keeping the current 5.52 mill rate or rolling it back. Lower rates would save taxpayers a bit but force up to $1.1 million in additional service cuts. The board kept the rate and asked to reassess after the November election.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Keeping the rate means the average homesteaded household pays about $26.50 more per year than last year.
Everyone who relies on city services like libraries, police, and recreation programs keeps current service levels.
Homeowners pay slightly higher tax bills than under a rolled-back rate.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Property tax town hall ahead of the election
Property tax town hall ahead of the election FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Largo residents learn how property taxes fund city services ahead of Amendment 3 vote
Largo residents learn how property taxes fund city services ahead of Amendment 3 vote Tampa Bay 28
Commission Work Session - 11 Aug 2026
The commission is settling on a property tax rate for next year. Keeping 5.52 means the average homesteaded homeowner pays about $2.47 more per year because property values rose 4.16%, and lower alternatives would force service cuts.
Finance Advisory Board - 27 Jul 2026
The board had to choose between keeping the current 5.52 mill rate or rolling it back. Lower rates would save taxpayers a bit but force up to $1.1 million in additional service cuts. The board kept the rate and asked to reassess after the November election.
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