FY 2026-2027 County Budget and Millage Rates
Summary
County leaders are reviewing the upcoming budget, balancing a proposed millage rate reduction against significant cost increases for fire rescue, employee benefits, and state-mandated programs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Directly impacts property taxpayers and county service levels across all departments.
Property owners seeking lower or stable millage rates.
Residents relying on services facing cuts, such as library hours, roadside mowing, and nonprofit funding.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 28, 2026
The board adopted the $453 million county budget and millage rates, lowering the aggregate millage rate for the sixth consecutive year while maintaining public safety investments and fire rescue staffing.
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 14, 2026
The county is moving forward with a $452.8 million budget that cuts the property tax rate for the sixth year in a row and adds funding for fire rescue staff. However, to balance the budget, the county eliminated funding for all nonprofits and reduced operating hours at local libraries in Bryceville and Yulee.
Board of County Commissioners (Work) - Aug 24, 2026
The county reviewed its five-year capital improvement plan and tentative budget, noting overall spending reductions while preparing for potential revenue impacts from November ballot measures.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 19, 2026
The board scheduled a special workshop for August 24, 2026, to review the upcoming fiscal year's budget and capital improvement plans.
Board of County Commissioners (Work) - Jul 27, 2026
Nassau County is reviewing a tight budget that cuts nonprofit funding and library hours while proposing a sixth consecutive property tax rate reduction.
Board of County Commissioners (Work) - Jun 22, 2026
County leaders are reviewing the upcoming budget, balancing a proposed millage rate reduction against significant cost increases for fire rescue, employee benefits, and state-mandated programs.
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