City of Orlando FY2026-27 millage rate and budget
Summary
The city locked in its $1.88 billion budget without raising the millage rate, funding core services residents depend on. Commissioner Burns flagged road repairs as underfunded at about $8 million and wants repaving prioritized during budget reconciliation.
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
A $1.88 billion total budget and $780 million general fund, with the property tax rate held flat.
All Orlando residents who rely on city services, at no increase in the city tax rate.
Drivers may face continued road conditions if the roughly $8 million repaving allocation remains, per Commissioner Burns.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Agenda Review Meeting
Commissioner Ortiz asked whether the budget hearing, set for 5:01 p.m., could be moved earlier. Mayor Dyer explained the timing is set by state law, so it stays put.
2nd Budget Hearing
The city locked in its $1.88 billion budget without raising the millage rate, funding core services residents depend on. Commissioner Burns flagged road repairs as underfunded at about $8 million and wants repaving prioritized during budget reconciliation.
City Council Meeting
An informational hearing on the airport authority's nearly $968.5 million preliminary budget — no Council action needed.
1st Budget Hearing
The Downtown South district keeps its 1-mill rate, funding administration and infrastructure projects, with a $1.03 million budget adopted by both the City Council and the district's Board of Directors.
City Council Workshop
To prepare for possible property tax reform, staff recommend a general fund hiring freeze (excluding police, fire, and self-funded operations) and a new stabilization fund built from year-end surpluses of roughly $25-30 million. Officials cautioned these steps won't fully offset reform impacts and warned service levels — from police response times to pool hours — would still decline if the amendment passes.
City Council Meeting
The council set the proposed city millage rate at 6.6500 for next fiscal year — no increase for the 13th year running. Mayor Dyer warned residents to watch a state constitutional amendment (Prop 3) that could change the city's budget picture; expect community education efforts in the months ahead.
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