Millage rate held steady — but revenue still rises
Summary
The city rate stays at 4.7999 mills and the downtown district at 3.0000 — but higher property values mean the combined rate is 2.57% above rolled-back levels, so some property owners will see higher tax bills.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No rate hike, but property value growth pushes the aggregate rate up 2.57% over rolled-back levels.
The city general fund and downtown district receive stable operating revenue.
Property owners whose assessments rose will pay more even though the rate itself is unchanged.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Commission Meetings - Sep 22, 2026
The city rate stays at 4.7999 mills and the downtown district at 3.0000 — but higher property values mean the combined rate is 2.57% above rolled-back levels, so some property owners will see higher tax bills.
Public Workshop - Sep 2, 2026
Commissioners set a $64.5 million general fund spending cap in July, but staff moved building services (~$900K) and street sweeping (~$200K) into special revenue funds to hit it. Several commissioners see that as a shell game that doesn't actually cut spending, and want the effective cap closer to $62 million before Tuesday's hearing.
City Commission Meetings - Aug 25, 2026
Budget hearings are set for September 8 and 22. Residents pressed for a clear picture of the city's long-term debt — the roughly $77 million still owed on the hurricane loan — and what it was spent on.
City Commission Meetings - Jul 28, 2026
The property tax rate stays at 4.7999 mills, yet rising property values mean the city expects about $700,000 more in revenue. Budget hearings are September 8 and 22.
City Commission Meetings - Jul 14, 2026
Commissioners are fighting over how to rebuild thin city reserves. The 3-2 vote caps general fund spending at $64.5 million so departments must come back to the commission for anything extra — critics say it's based on outdated numbers and sidesteps the city-manager structure.
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