State property tax measure threatens ~$10M budget hole
Summary
State Reps. Dunkley and Campbell and Senator Geller warned that the property tax measure on November's ballot could cost Lauderhill roughly $10 million of its $35 million in property tax revenue. The city manager said every city service, including police, would feel the impact if it passes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potentially about $10 million of the city's $35 million in annual property tax revenue.
Homeowners would see some property tax relief if the measure passes.
Cuts could hit police, fire, parks, and road services that every resident relies on.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission Meeting — September 14, 2026
The city was set to adopt its tax rate — 7.3998 mills operating plus 0.9956 for debt service — and a $214.9 million budget covering services from police and fire to parks for the year starting October 1. This directly affects how much property owners pay.
Budget Workshop — July 14, 2026
If the state homestead exemption referendum passes in November, Lauderhill could lose about $8.8 million (9.4% of revenue) over two years — more than most Broward cities because of its housing mix. Staff warned cuts to police, fire, code enforcement and maintenance would be unavoidable, since property taxes already don't cover the $44 million public safety cost.
City Commission Meeting — June 8, 2026
State Reps. Dunkley and Campbell and Senator Geller warned that the property tax measure on November's ballot could cost Lauderhill roughly $10 million of its $35 million in property tax revenue. The city manager said every city service, including police, would feel the impact if it passes.
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