Proposed FY 2026-27 millage rates and budget hearings
Summary
Thanks to a $5.1 million Sheriff's budget cut, the county could lower the proposed general fund millage to 3.35 — a bit of tax relief heading into September hearings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposed countywide maximum of 4.28 mills, down from a possible 3.49 general fund rate scenario.
All county property taxpayers facing the FY 2026-27 rate.
District property owners will pay slightly higher property taxes than the rollback rate would have required.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting — September 24, 2026
Residents of the Rainbow Lakes Estates district will see a property tax rate of 1.25 mills — 2.53% above the rollback rate — funding a $1.7 million district budget. The increase covers roughly $70,000 in added operating costs.
Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting — September 10, 2026
The district serving Rainbow Lakes Estates is set to keep its tax rate at 1.25 mills while spending about $1.7 million next fiscal year. The rate is technically a 2.53% increase over the rollback rate because property values rose, but it's the same rate homeowners paid last year. A final hearing on September 24 locks it in.
Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026
Thanks to a $5.1 million Sheriff's budget cut, the county could lower the proposed general fund millage to 3.35 — a bit of tax relief heading into September hearings.
Board of County Commissioners Workshop — July 16, 2026
The county is working toward a proposed millage of 3.49 and hopes to land at 3.35 — matching last year — if the sheriff's request and other adjustments come in. Commissioners dismissed returning to 2018 rates as unrealistic and noted the November homestead exemption vote looms.
Board of County Commissioners Workshop — July 15, 2026
County commissioners were scheduled to review the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year during the third day of budget workshops. The budget determines funding for services like sheriff's patrols, fire rescue, roads, and parks — and drives the property tax rate residents will pay.
Board of County Commissioners Workshop — July 13, 2026
The state's joint resolution on property tax could shrink the revenue Marion County relies on to fund services like law enforcement, roads and parks. Commissioners held a workshop to understand the potential impact before the budget cycle. No decisions were made.
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