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Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Millage Adoption

Summary

The CRA's $272.8 million budget funds operations, grants, affordable housing subsidies, crime reduction programming, and infrastructure in Overtown and Park West for the coming year. It also includes a 10% raise for the executive director and moves about $1.06 million out of stalled projects.

At a glance

Total mentions
15
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The CRA will spend $272.8 million in FY 2026-2027, funded largely by tax increment revenue from the City and County.

✅Who benefits

Overtown and Park West residents and businesses receiving CRA-funded housing, grants, and neighborhood improvements.

⚠️Who could be affected

Property owners facing increased municipal tax burdens if valuations rise.

Mentions & discussions (6)

The Miami TimesOct 13, 2026

Florida property tax amendment and anti-DEI law reshape Miami-Dade city budgets

Florida property tax amendment and anti-DEI law reshape Miami-Dade city budgets The Miami Times

MeetingSep 24, 2026

City Commission - Final Budget Hearing - Sep 24, 2026

The city commission finalized and adopted the $1.86 billion operating budget and property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Residents voiced concerns regarding spending increases, tax burdens, and district funding equity.

MeetingSep 10, 2026approved

Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting - Sep 10, 2026

The CRA's $272.8 million budget funds operations, grants, affordable housing subsidies, crime reduction programming, and infrastructure in Overtown and Park West for the coming year. It also includes a 10% raise for the executive director and moves about $1.06 million out of stalled projects.

Miami’s Community NewsAug 28, 2026

Representative Chambliss joins Florida City in Townhall on Property Taxes

Representative Chambliss joins Florida City in Townhall on Property Taxes Miami’s Community News

MeetingJul 23, 2026approved

City Commission Meeting - Jul 23, 2026

The city commission voted to set the proposed property tax millage rate at 7.3616 mills, alongside the rolled-back rate of 6.7097 mills, which will guide upcoming budget hearings and property tax bills.

MeetingJul 6, 2026approved

Climate Resilience Committee Meeting - Jul 6, 2026

The committee's annual budget memo went to the Commission 4-1, asking for SPONGE program funding, an inland streetscape pilot, tree funding readiness, and updated NOAA rainfall standards — with three items cut after staff said they were already covered.

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