Land Authority FY2027 budget
Summary
The county adopted its tentative $690.2 million budget and rates that will determine what you pay on your fall tax bill. Countywide rate stays flat; fire and road patrol rates rise to cover union raises. Final approval comes September 14 in Key West.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Average homesteaded property pays about $50 more per year in countywide taxes; non-homesteaded about $270; commercial about $400.
Homeowners get the state's lowest countywide rate again; fire and sheriff personnel get contractually promised raises.
Non-homesteaded and commercial owners face steeper bills, especially where property values have doubled.
Mentions & discussions (3)
BUDGET MEETING - Sep 14, 2026
The county adopted a $690.2 million budget with the countywide rate flat at 2.6929 mills, but higher rates for fire/EMS and road patrol to cover public safety raises. Average homeowners will pay modestly more; the fire district rate jumped 19% above rolled-back.
BUDGET MEETING - Sep 9, 2026
The county adopted its tentative $690.2 million budget and rates that will determine what you pay on your fall tax bill. Countywide rate stays flat; fire and road patrol rates rise to cover union raises. Final approval comes September 14 in Key West.
MONROE COUNTY BUDGET MEETING - Jul 14, 2026
The Land Authority plans about $9 million for land conservation acquisitions and $6 million for Key West affordable housing, funded by a 50% share of the tourist impact tax.
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