FY27 Tentative Millage Rate and Operating Budget
Summary
The city proposed its lowest property tax rate in 13 years at 5.6799 mills, but rising property values mean the typical homesteaded homeowner will pay about $103 more per year. The budget totals $180.6 million and adds an HR manager and a code enforcement officer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Typical homesteaded homeowner pays about $103 more per year ($8.60/month); the city collects about $1.7 million more than the rolled-back rate.
Residents benefit from a lower rate, expanded services, and maintained reserves; the city gains revenue from rising property values.
Homeowners will see their total tax bills rise anyway due to higher property values and increased assessment fees.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Commission Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
The city locked in a 5.6799 mill rate and $180.6 million budget. Taxes on a median homesteaded home rise about $33 for city purposes, roughly $103 with assessments — and a proposed state Amendment 3 could cut property tax revenue by over 12% next year, so the city may have to rethink spending in 2027.
CRA Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
The CRA's $969,929 budget funds operations, business incentive grants, and strategic planning — but because the CRA isn't tax-increment funded, it draws $621,000 from the city's general fund. A business owner testified the budget is 'grossly too little' and urged more investment to restart momentum.
FY 27 Budget - Sep 9, 2026
The city's proposed $180.6 million budget lowers the operating millage to 5.6799 mills — the 12th cut in 13 years — but higher property values and fee hikes mean the median homeowner still pays about $103 more per year. Public safety eats up more than half the general fund, with fire rescue and sheriff's services combined at roughly $51 million.
City Commission Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
The operating millage drops to 5.6799 mills, but rising property values and higher assessments mean the median homesteaded homeowner pays about $103 more a year. Fire, solid waste, and stormwater fees all rise, and water/sewer rates go up 4% and 7.5%. Final adoption is set for September 23.
FY26 Recommended Budget Summary - Jul 15, 2026
The city proposed its lowest property tax rate in 13 years at 5.6799 mills, but rising property values mean the typical homesteaded homeowner will pay about $103 more per year. The budget totals $180.6 million and adds an HR manager and a code enforcement officer.
City Commission Meeting - May 20, 2026
Auditors delivered a clean report: no findings, revenues beat expenses by about $20 million, and reserves grew even after the city bought vehicles outright instead of financing them.
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